Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Zulip Server by Zulip
CVE-2018-9990

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Zulip

Status
Zulip Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 April 2018

What is CVE-2018-9990?

A security flaw in Zulip Server prior to version 1.7.2 allows an attacker to exploit an XSS vulnerability via malicious stream names in topic typeahead features. This can lead to unauthorized script execution in the context of the user’s browser, potentially compromising user sessions and sensitive data. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate these risks effectively.

References

https://blog.zulip.org/2018/04/12/zulip-1-7-2-released/
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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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