CVE-2018-5229: XSS
First published: Mon Jul 16 2018(Updated: )
The NotificationRepresentationFactoryImpl class in Atlassian Universal Plugin Manager before version 2.22.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the name of user submitted add-on names.
Credit: security@atlassian.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Atlassian Universal Plugin Manager | <2.22.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5229?
CVE-2018-5229 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation via cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2018-5229?
To fix CVE-2018-5229, upgrade Atlassian Universal Plugin Manager to version 2.22.9 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-5229?
CVE-2018-5229 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for arbitrary HTML or JavaScript injection.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-5229?
Any user of Atlassian Universal Plugin Manager versions prior to 2.22.9 is affected by CVE-2018-5229.
What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2018-5229?
Attackers can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the user's session, potentially compromising sensitive information.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/remedy
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- vendor/atlassian
- canonical/atlassian universal plugin manager