CVE-2018-11195

Name: CVE-2018-11195
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-01T19:29:00.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11195 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mahara 17.04 before 17.04.8 and 17.10 before 17.10.5 and 18.04 before 18.04.1 are vulnerable to the browser "back and refresh" attack. This allows malicious users with physical access to the web browser of a Mahara user, after they have logged in, to potentially gain access to their Mahara credentials.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mahara 17.04 before 17.04.8 and 17.10 before 17.10.5 and 18.04 before 18.04.1 are vulnerable to the browser "back and refresh" attack. This allows malicious users with physical access to the web browser of a Mahara user, after they have logged in, to potentially gain access to their Mahara credentials.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mahara	Mahara	>= 17.04.0, < 17.04.8
Mahara	Mahara	>= 17.10.0, < 17.10.5
Mahara	Mahara	18.04.0

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1770561Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=8269Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1770561Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=8269Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11195?

How severe is CVE-2018-11195?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11195 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11195?

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-2018-11195?

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Source: NVD / NIST