CVE-2018-16623: XSS

Published May 13, 2019
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Updated

Kirby V2.5.12 is prone to a Persistent XSS attack via the Title of the "Site options" in the admin panel dashboard dropdown.

Affected Software

1 affected component
getkirby Kirby=2.5.12

Event History

May 13, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:57 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-16623?

CVE-2018-16623 is a vulnerability in Kirby V2.5.12 that allows for a Persistent XSS attack via the Title of the Site options in the admin panel dashboard dropdown.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-16623?

CVE-2018-16623 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 4.8.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-16623?

Kirby V2.5.12 is affected by CVE-2018-16623.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-16623?

To fix CVE-2018-16623, it is recommended to update Kirby to a version that includes a fix for this vulnerability.

5

What is the CWE ID for CVE-2018-16623?

CVE-2018-16623 is associated with the CWE ID 79.

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