CVE-2018-8031: XSS
The Apache TomEE console (tomee-webapp) has a XSS vulnerability which could allow javascript to be executed if the user is given a malicious URL. This web application is typically used to add TomEE features to a Tomcat installation. The TomEE bundles do not ship with this application included. This issue can be mitigated by removing the application after TomEE is setup (if using the application to install TomEE), using one of the provided pre-configured bundles, or by upgrading to TomEE 7.0.5. This issue is resolve in this commit: b8bbf50c23ce97dd64f3a5d77f78f84e47579863.
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What is CVE-2018-8031?
CVE-2018-8031 is a vulnerability in the Apache TomEE console (tomee-webapp) that allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8031?
The severity of CVE-2018-8031 is classified as medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How does CVE-2018-8031 work?
CVE-2018-8031 allows an attacker to execute malicious JavaScript by tricking the user into accessing a specially crafted URL.
Which versions of Apache TomEE are affected by CVE-2018-8031?
Apache TomEE versions up to (but excluding) 7.0.5 are affected by CVE-2018-8031.
Is there a fix for CVE-2018-8031?
Yes, upgrading to a version of Apache TomEE that is later than 7.0.5 will fix the vulnerability.