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CVE-2018-13878

UnknownEPSS 0.76%

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CVE-2018-13878 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An XSS issue was discovered in packages/rocketchat-mentions/Mentions.js in Rocket.Chat before 0.65. The real name of a username is displayed unescaped when the user is mentioned (using the @ symbol) in a channel or private chat. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XSS issue was discovered in packages/rocketchat-mentions/Mentions.js in Rocket.Chat before 0.65. The real name of a username is displayed unescaped when the user is mentioned (using the @ symbol) in a channel or private chat. Consequently, it is possible to exfiltrate the secret token of every user and also admins in the channel.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.76%

50.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Rocket.ChatRocket.Chat< 0.65

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-13878?
An XSS issue was discovered in packages/rocketchat-mentions/Mentions.js in Rocket.Chat before 0.65. The real name of a username is displayed unescaped when the user is mentioned (using the @ symbol) in a channel or private chat. Consequently, it is possible to exfiltrate the secret token of every user and also admins in the channel.
How severe is CVE-2018-13878?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-13878 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13878?
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