CVE-2018-9987: XSS

Published Apr 18, 2018
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Updated

In Zulip Server versions 1.5.x, 1.6.x, and 1.7.x before 1.7.2, there was an XSS issue with muting notifications.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zulip Server>=1.5.0<1.7.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade zulip/zulip-server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.7.2

Event History

Apr 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-9987.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-9987?

The severity level of CVE-2018-9987 is medium (6.1).

3

Which versions of Zulip Server are affected by CVE-2018-9987?

Zulip Server versions 1.5.x, 1.6.x, and 1.7.x before 1.7.2 are affected by CVE-2018-9987.

4

What is the description of CVE-2018-9987?

CVE-2018-9987 is an XSS issue with muting notifications in Zulip Server versions 1.5.x, 1.6.x, and 1.7.x before 1.7.2.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-9987?

To fix CVE-2018-9987, you need to upgrade to Zulip Server version 1.7.2 or later.

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