CVE-2018-20723: XSS
First published: Wed Jan 16 2019(Updated: )
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in color_templates.php in Cacti before 1.2.0 due to lack of escaping of unintended characters in the Name field for a Color.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cacti Cacti | <1.2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00042.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00048.html
- https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/blob/develop/CHANGELOG
- https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/commit/80c2a88fb2afb93f87703ba4641f9970478c102d
- https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/issues/2215
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20723?
CVE-2018-20723 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cacti before 1.2.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20723?
The severity of CVE-2018-20723 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.
How does CVE-2018-20723 affect Cacti?
CVE-2018-20723 affects Cacti versions before 1.2.0 by allowing cross-site scripting attacks due to lack of character escaping in the Name field for a Color.
How can I fix CVE-2018-20723?
To fix CVE-2018-20723, upgrade to Cacti version 1.2.0 or later.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-20723?
The CWE ID for CVE-2018-20723 is CWE-79.
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