CVE-2018-8716Identity Server XSS
WSO2 Identity Server before 5.5.0 has XSS via the dashboard, allowing attacks by low-privileged attackers.
Published Apr 25, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2018-8716 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.4 v3) affecting Identity Server (Wso2).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Identity Server 5.5.0.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v3
5.4
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
38%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
38/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
3
Reports of active use
Description
WSO2 Identity Server before 5.5.0 has XSS via the dashboard, allowing attacks by low-privileged attackers.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Identity ServerWso2 | See advisory | 5.5.0 |
Patched Releases
Identity Server
5.5.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 25, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · WSO2-Identity-Server-5.3.0-Cross-Site-Scripting…
- exploit20180424 SEC Consult SA-20180423-0 :: Multiple Stored XSS Vulnerabilities in WSO2 Carbon and Dashboard Server
- exploitExploitDB-44531
- exploit44531
- exploitsec-consult.com · multiple-stored-xss-vulnerabilities-in-wso2-car…
FAQ
Common Questions.
WSO2 Identity Server before 5.5.0 has XSS via the dashboard, allowing attacks by low-privileged attackers.
Affected: Identity Server (Wso2). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Identity Server 5.5.0.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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