CVE-2018-16630: XSS

Published Dec 28, 2018
·
Updated

Kirby v2.5.12 allows XSS by using the "site files" Add option to upload an SVG file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
composer/getkirby/kirby<=2.5.12
getkirby Kirby=2.5.12

Event History

Dec 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
01:31 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16630?

CVE-2018-16630 is categorized with a moderate severity due to its potential for XSS attacks via SVG file uploads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-16630?

To resolve CVE-2018-16630, update to a newer version of Kirby that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2018-16630?

CVE-2018-16630 allows an attacker to execute cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through the upload of malicious SVG files.

4

Which version of Kirby is affected by CVE-2018-16630?

CVE-2018-16630 specifically affects Kirby version 2.5.12.

5

Is CVE-2018-16630 a web application vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2018-16630 is a web application vulnerability that impacts file upload functionalities in Kirby.

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