CVE-2018-17256: XSS

Published Nov 17, 2018
·
Updated

Persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Umbraco CMS 7.12.3 allows authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script via the Header Name of a content (Blog, Content Page, etc.). The vulnerability is exploited when updating or removing public access of a content.

Affected Software

2 affected components
nuget/umbraco<=7.12.3
Umbraco Umbraco CMS=7.12.3

Event History

Nov 27, 2018
CVE Published
07:29 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
01:44 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-17256?

CVE-2018-17256 is a persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Umbraco CMS 7.12.3.

2

How does CVE-2018-17256 affect Umbraco CMS 7.12.3?

CVE-2018-17256 allows authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script via the Header Name of a content in Umbraco CMS 7.12.3.

3

How severe is CVE-2018-17256?

CVE-2018-17256 has a severity rating of medium (4.8).

4

How can the persistent XSS vulnerability in Umbraco CMS 7.12.3 be exploited?

The persistent XSS vulnerability in Umbraco CMS 7.12.3 is exploited when updating or removing public access of a content.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-17256?

Yes, users of Umbraco CMS 7.12.3 should update to a version that includes the fix for the vulnerability.

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