Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Public Knowledge Project (PKP) Open Journal System (OJS) 3.0.0 to 3.1.1-1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the templates/frontend/pages/search.tpl parameter (aka the By Author field).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sfu | Open Journal System | <= 3.1.1-1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-3-1-1-2-and-omp-3-1-1-3-released/45937Vendor Advisory
- https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/xss-vulnerability-alert/45938Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/issues/3785Third Party Advisory
- https://metamorfosec.com/Files/Advisories/METS-2018-001-A_XSS_Vulnerability_in_OThird Party Advisory
- https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-3-1-1-2-and-omp-3-1-1-3-released/45937Vendor Advisory
- https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/xss-vulnerability-alert/45938Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/issues/3785Third Party Advisory
- https://metamorfosec.com/Files/Advisories/METS-2018-001-A_XSS_Vulnerability_in_OThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-12229?
CVE-2018-12229 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Public Knowledge Project (PKP) Open Journal System (OJS) 3.0.0 to 3.1.1-1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the templates/f...
How severe is CVE-2018-12229?
CVE-2018-12229 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-2018-12229?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sfu Open Journal System.