Vulnerability Description
FreeBSD CVSweb version 2.x contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in all pages that can result in limited impact--CVSweb is anonymous & read-only. It might impact other sites on same domain. This attack appears to be exploitable via victim must load specially crafted url. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 3.x.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Cvsweb | >= 2.0.4, <= 2.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.kvakil.me/posts/cvsweb/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.kvakil.me/posts/cvsweb/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1000998?
CVE-2018-1000998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). FreeBSD CVSweb version 2.x contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in all pages that can result in limited impact--CVSweb is anonymous & read-only. It might impact other sites on same doma...
How severe is CVE-2018-1000998?
CVE-2018-1000998 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-2018-1000998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Cvsweb.