Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Signal-Desktop by Open Whisper Systems
CVE-2018-10994

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Signal

Status
Signal-desktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 May 2018

What is CVE-2018-10994?

A vulnerability in js/views/message_view.js of Signal-Desktop prior to version 1.10.1 allows an attacker to exploit cross-site scripting (XSS) through malicious URLs. Users clicking on such links may inadvertently execute scripts in their browsers, which can result in unauthorized actions or data theft. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

References

https://twitter.com/ortegaalfredo/status/995940738839056384
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https://twitter.com/bcrypt/status/995057030304952320
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https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop/releases/tag/...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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