CVE-2018-8912: XSS

Published May 9, 2018
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SYNO.NoteStation.Note in Synology Note Station before 2.5.1-0844 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the commitmsg parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Synology Note Station<2.5.1-0844

Event History

May 9, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8912?

The severity of CVE-2018-8912 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

2

How does CVE-2018-8912 affect Synology Note Station?

CVE-2018-8912 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Synology Note Station, potentially compromising the security of the system.

3

How can I fix the CVE-2018-8912 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2018-8912 vulnerability, you should update Synology Note Station to version 2.5.1-0844 or later, as this version includes a patch for the vulnerability.

4

What is cross-site scripting (XSS)?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-8912?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-8912 is CWE-79.

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