CVE-2018-1000516 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

The Galaxy Project Galaxy version v14.10 contains a CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability in Many templates used in the Galaxy server did not properly sanitize user's input, which would allow for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. In this form of attack, a malicious person can create a URL which, when opened by a Galaxy user or administrator, would allow the malicious user to execute arbitrary Javascript. that can result in Arbitrary JavaScript code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via The victim must interact with component on page witch contains injected JavaScript code.. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in v14.10.1, v15.01.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Galaxyproject	Galaxy	14.10

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://galaxyproject.org/archive/dev-news-briefs/2015-01-13/#securityVendor Advisory
https://galaxyproject.org/archive/dev-news-briefs/2015-01-13/#securityVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1000516?

CVE-2018-1000516 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Galaxy Project Galaxy version v14.10 contains a CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability in Many templates used in the Galaxy server did not properly sanit...

How severe is CVE-2018-1000516?

CVE-2018-1000516 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1000516?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Galaxyproject Galaxy.