Vulnerability Description
In Symphony before 3.3.0, there is XSS in the Title under Post. The ID "articleTitle" of this is stored in the "articleTitle" JSON field, and executes a payload when accessing the /member/test/points URI, allowing remote attacks. Any Web script or HTML can be inserted by an admin-authenticated user via a crafted web site name.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| B3Log | Symphony | < 3.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/b3log/symphony/issues/729ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/b3log/symphony/issues/729ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-16249?
CVE-2018-16249 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). In Symphony before 3.3.0, there is XSS in the Title under Post. The ID "articleTitle" of this is stored in the "articleTitle" JSON field, and executes a payload when accessing the /member/test/points ...
How severe is CVE-2018-16249?
CVE-2018-16249 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16249?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: B3Log Symphony.