CVE-2018-5331: XSS

Published Jan 10, 2018
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Updated

Discuz! DiscuzX X3.4 has XSS via the view parameter to include/space/spacepoll.php, as demonstrated by a mod=space do=poll request to home.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Discuz DiscuzX=x3.4

Event History

Jan 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5331?

CVE-2018-5331 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploiting XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-5331?

To fix CVE-2018-5331, you should update to a patched version of Discuz! that addresses the XSS issue.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-5331?

CVE-2018-5331 affects the DiscuzX version X3.4, which is susceptible to XSS through specific input parameters.

4

What kind of attack can CVE-2018-5331 facilitate?

CVE-2018-5331 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the user's browser.

5

How can I determine if my application is vulnerable to CVE-2018-5331?

You can determine if your application is vulnerable to CVE-2018-5331 by checking if it runs DiscuzX version X3.4 and testing for XSS via the specified parameters.

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