CVE-2018-16637: XSS

Published Dec 28, 2018
·
Updated

Evolution CMS 1.4.x allows XSS via the page weblink title parameter to the manager/ URI.

Other sources

Evolution CMS 1.4.x prior to 1.4.6 allows XSS via the page weblink title parameter to the manager/ URI.

GitHub

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/evolutioncms/evolution>=1.4<1.4.6
1.4.6
MODX Evolution Cms>=1.4.0<=1.4.7

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
via GitHub·01:31 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16637?

CVE-2018-16637 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-16637?

To fix CVE-2018-16637, upgrade Evolution CMS to version 1.4.6 or higher.

3

What types of attacks does CVE-2018-16637 expose systems to?

CVE-2018-16637 exposes systems to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via manipulated weblink titles.

4

Which versions of Evolution CMS are affected by CVE-2018-16637?

CVE-2018-16637 affects all versions of Evolution CMS prior to 1.4.6.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2018-16637?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-16637; the recommended solution is to update the software.

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