CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-16729: XSS

First published: Wed Sep 12 2018(Updated: )

Pluck 4.7.7 allows XSS via an SVG file that contains Javascript in a SCRIPT element, and is uploaded via pages->manage under admin.php?action=files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pluck CMS=4.7.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-16729?

    CVE-2018-16729 is a vulnerability in Pluck CMS 4.7.7 that allows cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via an uploaded SVG file that contains JavaScript in a SCRIPT element.

  • How does CVE-2018-16729 affect Pluck CMS?

    CVE-2018-16729 affects Pluck CMS version 4.7.7 where an attacker can exploit the vulnerability by uploading an SVG file with malicious JavaScript that can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-16729?

    CVE-2018-16729 has a severity rating of 5.4, which is considered medium.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-16729?

    To fix CVE-2018-16729, it is recommended to upgrade Pluck CMS to a version that has the vulnerability patched and validate all file uploads to prevent the execution of malicious scripts.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16729?

    More information about CVE-2018-16729 can be found at the following reference: https://github.com/pluck-cms/pluck/issues/63

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