CVE-2018-18845 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

internal/advanced_comment_system/index.php and internal/advanced_comment_system/admin.php in Advanced Comment System, version 1.0, contain a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability via ACS_path. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to supply malicious HTML or JavaScript code to a vulnerable web application, which is then reflected back to the victim and executed by the web browser. The product is discontinued.

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
Advanced Comment System Project	Advanced Comment System	1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151799/Advanced-Comment-System-1.0-Cross-SiExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Feb/46ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151799/Advanced-Comment-System-1.0-Cross-SiExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Feb/46ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-18845?

CVE-2018-18845 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). internal/advanced_comment_system/index.php and internal/advanced_comment_system/admin.php in Advanced Comment System, version 1.0, contain a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability via ACS_path. ...

How severe is CVE-2018-18845?

CVE-2018-18845 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-2018-18845?

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