CVE-2018-5478
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5478 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Contao 3.x before 3.5.32 allows XSS via the unsubscribe module in the frontend newsletter extension.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Contao 3.x before 3.5.32 allows XSS via the unsubscribe module in the frontend newsletter extension.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Contao | Contao | >= 3.0.0, < 3.5.32 |
References
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PHP-CONTAOCORE-70397Third Party Advisory
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PHP-CONTAOCORE-70397Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5478?
Contao 3.x before 3.5.32 allows XSS via the unsubscribe module in the frontend newsletter extension.
How severe is CVE-2018-5478?
CVE-2018-5478 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5478?
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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