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CVE-2018-11690

6.1 · MEDIUM

The Balbooa Gridbox extension version 2.4.0 and previous versions for Joomla!

Published Jun 14, 2018CWE-79EPSS 33.51%

Overview

CVE-2018-11690 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 14, 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

The Balbooa Gridbox extension version 2.4.0 and previous versions for Joomla! is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability via a crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

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.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/148127/Joomla-2.4.0-Gridbox-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/26Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542066/100/0/threadedRefvel.joomla.org/resolved/2155-gridbox-com-gridbox-multiple-vulnerabilitiesRefvulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2018-11690Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/148127/Joomla-2.4.0-Gridbox-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/26Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542066/100/0/threadedRefvel.joomla.org/resolved/2155-gridbox-com-gridbox-multiple-vulnerabilitiesRefvulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2018-11690

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11690?

CVE-2018-11690 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 14, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-11690?

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-2018-11690?

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-2018-11690?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2018-11690 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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