CVE-2018-5232: XSS
The EditIssue.jspa resource in Atlassian Jira before version 7.6.7 and from version 7.7.0 before version 7.10.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the issuetype parameter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5232?
CVE-2018-5232 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5232?
To remediate CVE-2018-5232, you should upgrade Atlassian Jira to version 7.6.7 or to any version above 7.10.1.
What types of attacks can CVE-2018-5232 facilitate?
CVE-2018-5232 can enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary HTML or JavaScript in users' browsers.
Which versions of Atlassian Jira are affected by CVE-2018-5232?
CVE-2018-5232 affects Atlassian Jira versions before 7.6.7 and versions between 7.7.0 and 7.10.1.
What mitigations are available for CVE-2018-5232 if an upgrade cannot be performed?
If immediate upgrades cannot be performed, implement input validation and output encoding to mitigate the XSS risk associated with CVE-2018-5232.