CVE-2018-16459 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: What is CVE-2018-16459?

CVE-2018-16459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). An unescaped payload in exceljs <v1.6 allows a possible XSS via cell value when worksheet is displayed in browser.

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-16459?

CVE-2018-16459 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16459?

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

Vulnerability Description

An unescaped payload in exceljs <v1.6 allows a possible XSS via cell value when worksheet is displayed in browser.

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
Exceljs Project	Exceljs	< 1.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/356809ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/356809ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-16459?

CVE-2018-16459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). An unescaped payload in exceljs <v1.6 allows a possible XSS via cell value when worksheet is displayed in browser.

How severe is CVE-2018-16459?

CVE-2018-16459 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-2018-16459?

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