CVE-2018-16638: XSS

Published Dec 28, 2018
·
Updated

Evolution CMS 1.4.x allows XSS via the manager/ search parameter.

Other sources

Evolution CMS 1.4.x prior to 1.4.6 allows XSS via the manager/ search parameter.

GitHub

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/evolutioncms/evolution>=1.4.0<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-2018-16638?

CVE-2018-16638 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-16638?

To fix CVE-2018-16638, upgrade your Evolution CMS to version 1.4.6 or later.

3

Which versions of Evolution CMS are affected by CVE-2018-16638?

Versions 1.4.0 through 1.4.5 of Evolution CMS are affected by CVE-2018-16638.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-16638?

CVE-2018-16638 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2018-16638 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-16638 can be exploited remotely through malicious input in the manager/search parameter.

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