CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-6590: XSS

First published: Thu Aug 02 2018(Updated: )

CA API Developer Portal 4.x, prior to v4.2.5.3 and v4.2.7.1, has an unspecified reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Credit: vuln@ca.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CA API Developer Portal>=4.2.0<4.2.5.3
CA API Developer Portal=4.0
CA API Developer Portal=4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-6590?

    CVE-2018-6590 is classified as a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability, which can lead to significant security risks for affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-6590?

    To address CVE-2018-6590, upgrade the CA API Developer Portal to version 4.2.5.3 or 4.2.7.1 or later.

  • Which versions of CA API Developer Portal are affected by CVE-2018-6590?

    CVE-2018-6590 affects CA API Developer Portal versions prior to 4.2.5.3 and 4.2.7.1, including versions 4.0 and 4.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6590?

    CVE-2018-6590 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.

  • Is CVE-2018-6590 easy to exploit?

    Exploitation of CVE-2018-6590 could be relatively straightforward, as it involves injecting scripts through reflected user inputs.

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