Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Contao Newsletter Extension
CVE-2018-5478

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Contao

Status
Contao
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 September 2023

What is CVE-2018-5478?

The Contao CMS prior to version 3.5.32 is susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the unsubscribe module in the frontend newsletter extension. Attackers can exploit this flaw by injecting malicious scripts, which may lead to unauthorized actions or disclosure of sensitive information from unsuspecting users. It is crucial for administrators using affected versions to apply the latest updates to mitigate potential risks.

References

https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/...
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PHP-CONTAOCORE-70397

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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