CVE-2018-17184

Name: CVE-2018-17184
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-06T19:29:00.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17184 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A malicious user with enough administration entitlements can inject html-like elements containing JavaScript statements into Connector names, Report names, AnyTypeClass keys and Policy descriptions. When another user with enough administration entitlements edits one of the Entities above via Admin Console, the injected JavaScript code is executed.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A malicious user with enough administration entitlements can inject html-like elements containing JavaScript statements into Connector names, Report names, AnyTypeClass keys and Policy descriptions. When another user with enough administration entitlements edits one of the Entities above via Admin Console, the injected JavaScript code is executed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.19%

64.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Syncope	>= 2.0.0, < 2.0.11
Apache	Syncope	>= 2.1.0, < 2.1.2

References

https://syncope.apache.org/security#CVE-2018-17184:_Stored_XSSVendor Advisory
https://syncope.apache.org/security#CVE-2018-17184:_Stored_XSSVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17184?

How severe is CVE-2018-17184?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17184 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17184?

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