CVE-2018-5550: XSS
First published: Thu Feb 08 2018(Updated: )
Versions of Epson AirPrint released prior to January 19, 2018 contain a reflective cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which can allow untrusted users on the network to hijack a session cookie or perform other reflected XSS attacks on a currently logged-on user.
Credit: cve@rapid7.con
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Epson AirPrint | <1-19-2018 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5550?
CVE-2018-5550 is a reflective cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Epson AirPrint versions released prior to January 19, 2018.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5550?
The severity of CVE-2018-5550 is medium, with a severity value of 6.1.
How does CVE-2018-5550 affect Epson AirPrint?
CVE-2018-5550 affects Epson AirPrint by allowing untrusted users on the network to hijack a session cookie or perform other reflected XSS attacks on a currently logged-on user.
How can I fix CVE-2018-5550?
To fix CVE-2018-5550, users should update their Epson AirPrint to a version released on or after January 19, 2018.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5550?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-5550 in the following references: [Rapid7 Blog](https://blog.rapid7.com/2018/02/08/r7-2017-28-epson-airprint-xss-cve-2018-5550/) and [Epson Support](https://epson.com/support/wa00860).
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