CVE-2018-8918
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.80%
Last modified
CVE-2018-8918 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in info.cgi in Synology Router Manager (SRM) before 1.1.7-6941 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the host parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in info.cgi in Synology Router Manager (SRM) before 1.1.7-6941 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the host parameter.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Synology | Router Manager | < 1.1.7-6941 |
References
- https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_18_25Vendor Advisory
- https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_18_25Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8918?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in info.cgi in Synology Router Manager (SRM) before 1.1.7-6941 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the host parameter.
How severe is CVE-2018-8918?
CVE-2018-8918 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8918?
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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