CVE-2018-11690

Name: CVE-2018-11690
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-14T20:29:00.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 33.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11690 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Balbooa Gridbox extension version 2.4.0 and previous versions for Joomla! 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 33.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Balbooa Gridbox extension version 2.4.0 and previous versions for Joomla! 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

33.51%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Balbooa	Gridbox	<= 2.4.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148127/Joomla-2.4.0-Gridbox-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/26Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542066/100/0/threadedExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vel.joomla.org/resolved/2155-gridbox-com-gridbox-multiple-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2018-11690Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148127/Joomla-2.4.0-Gridbox-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/26Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542066/100/0/threadedExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vel.joomla.org/resolved/2155-gridbox-com-gridbox-multiple-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2018-11690Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11690?

How severe is CVE-2018-11690?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11690 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 33.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11690?

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