Vulnerability Description
Mahara 16.10 before 16.10.9 and 17.04 before 17.04.7 and 17.10 before 17.10.4 are vulnerable to bad input when TinyMCE is bypassed by POST packages. Therefore, Mahara should not rely on TinyMCE's code stripping alone but also clean input on the server / PHP side as one can create own packets of POST data containing bad content with which to hit the server.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mahara | Mahara | >= 16.10, < 16.10.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1744789Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=8215Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1744789Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=8215Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6182?
CVE-2018-6182 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Mahara 16.10 before 16.10.9 and 17.04 before 17.04.7 and 17.10 before 17.10.4 are vulnerable to bad input when TinyMCE is bypassed by POST packages. Therefore, Mahara should not rely on TinyMCE's code...
How severe is CVE-2018-6182?
CVE-2018-6182 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-2018-6182?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mahara Mahara.