CVE-2018-10994

Name: CVE-2018-10994
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-14T23:29:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10994 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. js/views/message_view.js in Open Whisper Signal (aka Signal-Desktop) before 1.10.1 allows XSS via a URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

js/views/message_view.js in Open Whisper Signal (aka Signal-Desktop) before 1.10.1 allows XSS via a URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Signal	Signal-Desktop	< 1.10.1

References

https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop/commit/bfbd84f5d1308cdfcb08a1727821f7103be151eaPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop/releases/tag/v1.10.1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/bcrypt/status/995057030304952320Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/lorenzoFB/status/995048605399633926Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/ortegaalfredo/status/995940738839056384Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop/commit/bfbd84f5d1308cdfcb08a1727821f7103be151eaPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop/releases/tag/v1.10.1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/bcrypt/status/995057030304952320Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/lorenzoFB/status/995048605399633926Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/ortegaalfredo/status/995940738839056384Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10994?

js/views/message_view.js in Open Whisper Signal (aka Signal-Desktop) before 1.10.1 allows XSS via a URL.

How severe is CVE-2018-10994?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10994 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10994?

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-2018-10994?

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Source: NVD / NIST