CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-9140: XSS

First published: Fri Mar 30 2018(Updated: )

On Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) software, the Email application allows XSS via an event attribute and arbitrary file loading via a src attribute, aka SVE-2017-10747.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Samsung Mobile=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-9140?

    CVE-2018-9140 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting and file loading vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-9140?

    To fix CVE-2018-9140, ensure that your Samsung mobile device is updated to the latest software version provided by Samsung.

  • What mobile devices are affected by CVE-2018-9140?

    CVE-2018-9140 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android M (6.0) software.

  • What kind of vulnerabilities does CVE-2018-9140 exploit?

    CVE-2018-9140 exploits vulnerabilities related to cross-site scripting (XSS) and arbitrary file loading.

  • Is CVE-2018-9140 a software-specific vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2018-9140 is specific to the Email application on Samsung devices running Android M (6.0).

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