Vulnerability Description
An XSS issue was discovered in VirtueMart before 3.2.14. All the textareas in the backend of the plugin can be closed by simply adding </textarea> to the value and saving the product/config. By editing back the product/config, the editor's browser will execute everything after the </textarea>, leading to a possible XSS.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Virtuemart | Virtuemart | < 3.2.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://virtuemart.net/news/489-virtuemart-3-2-14-security-release-and-enhanced-iVendor Advisory
- https://imgur.com/a/Hf6JDExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44625/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://virtuemart.net/news/489-virtuemart-3-2-14-security-release-and-enhanced-iVendor Advisory
- https://imgur.com/a/Hf6JDExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44625/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-7465?
CVE-2018-7465 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). An XSS issue was discovered in VirtueMart before 3.2.14. All the textareas in the backend of the plugin can be closed by simply adding </textarea> to the value and saving the product/config. By editin...
How severe is CVE-2018-7465?
CVE-2018-7465 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-7465?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Virtuemart Virtuemart.