CVE-2018-0499
UnknownEPSS 1.45%
Last modified
CVE-2018-0499 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A cross-site scripting vulnerability in queryparser/termgenerator_internal.cc in Xapian xapian-core before 1.4.6 exists due to incomplete HTML escaping by Xapian::MSet::snippet().. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A cross-site scripting vulnerability in queryparser/termgenerator_internal.cc in Xapian xapian-core before 1.4.6 exists due to incomplete HTML escaping by Xapian::MSet::snippet().
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xapian | Xapian-Core | < 1.4.6 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
References
- https://lists.xapian.org/pipermail/xapian-discuss/2018-July/009652.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://trac.xapian.org/wiki/SecurityFixes/2018-07-02Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3709-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.xapian.org/pipermail/xapian-discuss/2018-July/009652.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://trac.xapian.org/wiki/SecurityFixes/2018-07-02Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3709-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0499?
A cross-site scripting vulnerability in queryparser/termgenerator_internal.cc in Xapian xapian-core before 1.4.6 exists due to incomplete HTML escaping by Xapian::MSet::snippet().
How severe is CVE-2018-0499?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0499 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0499?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-0499?
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