CVE-2018-5307: XSS

Published Feb 9, 2018
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager (aka NXRM) 2.x before 2.14.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the repoId or (2) format parameter to service/siesta/healthcheck/healthCheckFileDetail/.../index.html; (3) the filename in the "File Upload" functionality of the Staging Upload; (4) the username when creating a new user; or (5) the IQ Server URL field in the IQ Server Connection functionality.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager>=2.0<2.14.6

Event History

Feb 9, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-5307?

CVE-2018-5307 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager (NXRM) versions 2.x before 2.14.6.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-5307?

CVE-2018-5307 is considered a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2018-5307?

CVE-2018-5307 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts or HTML, potentially leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-5307?

To fix CVE-2018-5307, upgrade Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager to version 2.14.6 or later.

5

Are there any resources for more information about CVE-2018-5307?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-5307 at the following references: [http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Feb/23](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Feb/23), [https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000134928](https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000134928), [https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/multiple-cross-site-scripting-vulnerabilities-in-sonatype-nexus-repository-manager-oss-pro/index.html](https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/multiple-cross-site-scripting-vulnerabilities-in-sonatype-nexus-repository-manager-oss-pro/index.html)

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