CVE-2018-5479 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

FoxSash ImgHosting 1.5 (according to footer information) is vulnerable to XSS attacks. The affected function is its search engine via the search parameter to the default URI. Since there is an user/admin login interface, it's possible for attackers to steal sessions of users and thus admin(s). By sending users an infected URL, code will be executed.

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
Foxsash	Imghosting	1.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43567/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43567/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-5479?

CVE-2018-5479 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). FoxSash ImgHosting 1.5 (according to footer information) is vulnerable to XSS attacks. The affected function is its search engine via the search parameter to the default URI. Since there is an user/ad...

How severe is CVE-2018-5479?

CVE-2018-5479 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-2018-5479?

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