SB2018020214 - Cross-site scripting in Debian Linux



SB2018020214 - Cross-site scripting in Debian Linux

Published: February 2, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018020214
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18121)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

The consentAdmin module in SimpleSAMLphp through 1.14.15 is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Scripting attack, allowing an attacker to craft links that could execute arbitrary JavaScript code on the victim's web browser.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.