CVE-2018-10206 in Enterprise File Sharing
Summary
by MITRE
An issue was discovered in Vaultize Enterprise File Sharing 17.05.31. There is Stored XSS via the optional message field of a file request.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/30/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2018-10206 represents a stored cross-site scripting flaw within Vaultize Enterprise File Sharing version 17.05.31, specifically affecting the optional message field functionality of file requests. This security weakness allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist in the application's database and execute whenever the affected page is loaded. The vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user-provided input within the file request message field, which fails to properly sanitize or escape potentially dangerous characters and script tags before storing them in the system. When other users access the file request page containing the malicious payload, their browsers execute the injected scripts within their security context, potentially compromising their sessions and access privileges.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows a pattern consistent with stored XSS attacks as classified under CWE-79, which defines the weakness as the presence of untrusted data in a web page without proper validation or escaping. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that leverage the optional message field to inject script code that will execute in the victim's browser when they view the file request. This type of vulnerability enables attackers to perform actions such as stealing session cookies, redirecting users to malicious sites, modifying page content, or executing arbitrary commands on behalf of the victim. The persistent nature of stored XSS means that the malicious code remains active in the system until manually removed, making it particularly dangerous for enterprise environments where multiple users may encounter the compromised content.
The operational impact of CVE-2018-10206 extends beyond simple script execution, as it represents a significant threat to enterprise security and data integrity within Vaultize's file sharing environment. Organizations using this version of Vaultize may experience unauthorized access to sensitive files, session hijacking, and potential data exfiltration through the execution of malicious scripts. The vulnerability affects the core file request functionality, which is likely a critical component of enterprise file sharing operations, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to compromise business data. Additionally, the persistent nature of stored XSS means that the attack surface remains active until the vulnerability is patched, potentially allowing attackers to maintain long-term access to the enterprise environment through the compromised file request system.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2018-10206 should focus on immediate patching of the Vaultize Enterprise File Sharing application to the latest secure version that addresses this vulnerability. Organizations should also implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding measures to prevent similar issues in the future, following secure coding practices aligned with OWASP Top Ten recommendations. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional defense-in-depth measures to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts even if a vulnerability is exploited. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify potential stored XSS vulnerabilities in other application components, particularly in areas where user input is accepted and stored. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring systems to detect and prevent exploitation attempts, while maintaining proper incident response procedures for rapid containment and remediation of any successful attacks.