CVE-2018-3717
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.31%
Last modified
CVE-2018-3717 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. connect node module before 2.14.0 suffers from a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to a lack of validation of file in directory.js middleware.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
connect node module before 2.14.0 suffers from a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to a lack of validation of file in directory.js middleware.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sencha | Connect | < 2.14.0 |
References
- https://github.com/senchalabs/connect/commit/6d5dd30075d2bc4ee97afdbbe3d9d98d8d52d74bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/309394Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/309641Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/senchalabs/connect/commit/6d5dd30075d2bc4ee97afdbbe3d9d98d8d52d74bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/309394Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/309641Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-3717?
connect node module before 2.14.0 suffers from a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to a lack of validation of file in directory.js middleware.
How severe is CVE-2018-3717?
CVE-2018-3717 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3717?
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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