CVE-2018-16638: XSS
First published: Fri Dec 28 2018(Updated: )
Evolution CMS 1.4.x allows XSS via the manager/ search parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/evolutioncms/evolution | >=1.4.0<1.4.6 | 1.4.6 |
| MODx CMS Evolution | >=1.4.0<=1.4.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/security-breachlock/CVE-2018-16638/blob/master/evolution_xss_reflected.pdf
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16638
- https://github.com/evolution-cms/evolution/issues/789
- https://github.com/evolution-cms/evolution/commit/b59d1f57be37ab752d65be4bc4d3546c36b69415
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-9mfc-gr8c-xj4m (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
How do I fix CVE-2018-16638?
To fix CVE-2018-16638, upgrade your Evolution CMS to version 1.4.6 or later.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-16638?
CVE-2018-16638 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-16638 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-16638 can be exploited remotely through malicious input in the manager/search parameter.
- agent/type
- collector/github-advisory-latest
- source/GitHub
- alias/GHSA-9mfc-gr8c-xj4m
- alias/CVE-2018-16638
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/author
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/github-advisory
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/trending
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-cve
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- package-manager/composer
- vendor/modx
- canonical/modx cms evolution
- version/modx cms evolution/1.4.0
- version/modx cms evolution/1.4.7