CVE-2018-11688

Name: CVE-2018-11688
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-13T16:29:01.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11688 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.9.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability via a crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. EPSS estimates a 2.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.9.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability via a crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.42%

82.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Igniterealtime	Openfire	3.7.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148057/Ignite-Realtime-Openfire-3.7.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/13Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/24
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542060/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/commit/ed3492a24274fd454afe93a499db49f3d6335108#diff-3f607cf668ad8f1091e789a2c1dca32a
https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/compare/v3.9.1...v3.9.2
https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2018-11688Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148057/Ignite-Realtime-Openfire-3.7.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/13Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/24
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542060/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/commit/ed3492a24274fd454afe93a499db49f3d6335108#diff-3f607cf668ad8f1091e789a2c1dca32a
https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/compare/v3.9.1...v3.9.2
https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2018-11688Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11688?

How severe is CVE-2018-11688?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11688 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11688?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST