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CVE-2018-1000868

6.1 · MEDIUM

WeBid version up to current version 1.2.2 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in user_login.php, register.php that can result in Javascript execution in the user's browser, injectio…

Published Dec 20, 2018CWE-79EPSS 1.63%

Overview

CVE-2018-1000868 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 20, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

WeBid version up to current version 1.2.2 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in user_login.php, register.php that can result in Javascript execution in the user's browser, injection of malicious markup into the page. This attack appear to be exploitable via The victim user must click a malicous link. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 256a5f9d3eafbc477dcf77c7682446cc4b449c7f.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000868?

CVE-2018-1000868 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 20, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-1000868?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1000868?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-1000868?

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