CVE-2018-7188: XSS

Published Feb 16, 2018
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Updated

An XSS vulnerability (via an SVG image) in Tiki before 18 allows an authenticated user to gain administrator privileges if an administrator opens a wiki page with a malicious SVG image, related to lib/filegals/filegallib.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware<18

Event History

Feb 16, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7188?

CVE-2018-7188 is categorized as a high severity XSS vulnerability that can lead to administrator privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-7188?

To fix CVE-2018-7188, upgrade Tiki to version 18 or later, which contains the security patch.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-7188?

CVE-2018-7188 affects all authenticated users of Tiki versions prior to 18 who can create or edit wiki pages.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7188?

CVE-2018-7188 is an HTTP Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that exploits SVG images.

5

Can CVE-2018-7188 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-7188 can be exploited remotely if an administrator visits a malicious wiki page containing the SVG payload.

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