CVE-2018-20464: XSS

Published Dec 25, 2018
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Updated

There is a reflected XSS vulnerability in the CMS Made Simple 2.2.8 admin/myaccount.php. This vulnerability is triggered upon an attempt to modify a user's mailbox with the wrong format. The response contains the user's previously entered email address.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CMSmadesimple CMS Made Simple=2.2.8

Event History

Dec 25, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20464?

CVE-2018-20464 is classified as a high-severity reflected XSS vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20464?

To fix CVE-2018-20464, upgrade CMS Made Simple to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-20464?

Users of CMS Made Simple version 2.2.8 are affected by CVE-2018-20464.

4

What causes CVE-2018-20464?

CVE-2018-20464 is caused by the improper handling of user input in the admin/myaccount.php file.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-20464?

Currently, the only reliable workaround for CVE-2018-20464 is to avoid using the impacted features until an upgrade is performed.

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