CVE-2018-16551: XSS
Published Sep 5, 2018
·Updated
LavaLite 5.5 has XSS via a /edit URI, as demonstrated by client/job/job/Zy8PWBekrJ/edit.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Lavalite LavaLite=5.5.0
Event History
Sep 5, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-16551?
CVE-2018-16551 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) exploitation.
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How do I fix CVE-2018-16551?
To fix CVE-2018-16551, ensure that you validate and sanitize user inputs on the /edit URI to prevent XSS.
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What types of attacks does CVE-2018-16551 enable?
CVE-2018-16551 enables attackers to conduct cross-site scripting attacks by injecting malicious scripts via the /edit URI.
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Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-16551?
CVE-2018-16551 affects LavaLite version 5.5.0.
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What is the potential impact of CVE-2018-16551?
The potential impact of CVE-2018-16551 includes unauthorized actions on behalf of users and exposure of sensitive information due to XSS vulnerabilities.