CVE-2018-7198: XSS

Published Feb 18, 2018
·
Updated

October CMS through 1.0.431 allows XSS by entering HTML on the Add Posts page.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/rainlab/blog-plugin<1.4.1
1.4.1
October CMS Debugbar<=1.0.431

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/rainlab/blog-plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.4.1

Event History

Feb 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 13, 2022
Advisory Published
01:24 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-7198?

CVE-2018-7198 is a vulnerability that allows XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks in October CMS through version 1.0.431 by entering HTML on the Add Posts page.

2

How does CVE-2018-7198 affect October CMS?

CVE-2018-7198 affects October CMS through version 1.0.431 by allowing XSS attacks when HTML is entered on the Add Posts page.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7198?

CVE-2018-7198 has a severity rating of medium (6.1) based on the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-7198 in October CMS?

To fix CVE-2018-7198 in October CMS, you should upgrade to version 1.4.1 of the RainLab Blog Plugin or later.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2018-7198?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-7198 at the following links: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7198), [Exploit-DB](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44144/), [SecurityWarrior9 Blog](http://securitywarrior9.blogspot.com/2018/02/html-injection-october-cms.html).

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