Vulnerability Description
Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.9.2 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Igniterealtime | Openfire | 3.7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148057/Ignite-Realtime-Openfire-3.7.1-CrossExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/13ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/24
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542060/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/commit/ed3492a24274fd454afe93a499db49
- https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/compare/v3.9.1...v3.9.2
- https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2018-11688ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148057/Ignite-Realtime-Openfire-3.7.1-CrossExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/13ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/24
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542060/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/commit/ed3492a24274fd454afe93a499db49
- https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/compare/v3.9.1...v3.9.2
- https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2018-11688ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-11688?
CVE-2018-11688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.9.2 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2018-11688?
CVE-2018-11688 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-2018-11688?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Igniterealtime Openfire.