CVE-2018-5691: XSS

Published Jan 14, 2018
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Updated

SonicWall Global Management System (GMS) 8.1 has XSS via the newName and Name values of the /sgms/TreeControl module.

Affected Software

4 affected components
SonicWall Analyzer>=7.0<=7.2
SonicWall Analyzer>=8.1<=8.4
SonicWALL Global Management System>=7.0<=7.2
SonicWALL Global Management System>=8.1<=8.4

Event History

Jan 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-5691?

CVE-2018-5691 is a vulnerability in SonicWall Global Management System (GMS) 8.1 that allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the 'newName' and 'Name' values of the '/sgms/TreeControl' module.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-5691?

CVE-2018-5691 has a severity rating of 5.4 (medium).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-5691?

SonicWall Analyzer versions 7.0 to 7.2, SonicWall GMS versions 7.0 to 7.2, SonicWall Analyzer versions 8.1 to 8.4, and SonicWall GMS versions 8.1 to 8.4 are affected by CVE-2018-5691.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-5691?

To fix CVE-2018-5691, it is recommended to upgrade to a version that has the necessary security patches available.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5691?

More information about CVE-2018-5691 can be found in the release notes of SonicWall GMS OS 8.2, the SonicWall PSIRT website, and the Vulnerability Lab website.

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