CVE-2018-17883: XSS

Published Apr 15, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Open Ticket Request System (OTRS) 6.0.x before 6.0.12. An attacker could send an e-mail message with a malicious link to an OTRS system or an agent. If a logged-in agent opens this link, it could cause the execution of JavaScript in the context of OTRS.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OTRS OTRS>=6.0.0<6.0.12

Event History

Apr 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Apr 16, 2023
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of the OTRS vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of the OTRS vulnerability is CVE-2018-17883.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17883?

The severity of CVE-2018-17883 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2018-17883 affect Open Ticket Request System (OTRS)?

CVE-2018-17883 affects OTRS versions 6.0.x before 6.0.12.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2018-17883?

An attacker could send a malicious email link to an OTRS system or an agent, which could cause the execution of JavaScript in the context of OTRS if a logged-in agent opens the link.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-17883?

To fix CVE-2018-17883, update your OTRS installation to version 6.0.12 or newer.

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