CVE-2018-5281
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 2.53%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5281 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. SonicWall SonicOS on Network Security Appliance (NSA) 2017 Q4 devices has XSS via the CFS Custom Category and Cloud AV DB Exclusion Settings screens.. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SonicWall SonicOS on Network Security Appliance (NSA) 2017 Q4 devices has XSS via the CFS Custom Category and Cloud AV DB Exclusion Settings screens.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sonicwall | Sonicos | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102443Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=1729Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102443Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=1729Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5281?
SonicWall SonicOS on Network Security Appliance (NSA) 2017 Q4 devices has XSS via the CFS Custom Category and Cloud AV DB Exclusion Settings screens.
How severe is CVE-2018-5281?
CVE-2018-5281 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5281?
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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