CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-20141: XSS

First published: Sun Mar 17 2019(Updated: )

AbanteCart 1.2.12 has reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) via the sort parameter, as demonstrated by a /apparel--accessories?sort= substring.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Abantecart=1.2.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-20141?

    CVE-2018-20141 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of reflected cross-site scripting (XSS).

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-20141?

    To fix CVE-2018-20141, sanitize and validate the 'sort' parameter input to prevent XSS attacks.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-20141?

    CVE-2018-20141 specifically affects AbanteCart version 1.2.12.

  • Can CVE-2018-20141 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-20141 can be exploited remotely since it involves user input in a web application.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2018-20141 facilitate?

    CVE-2018-20141 can facilitate reflected XSS attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into webpages viewed by users.

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