Kentico CMS 8.x/9.x/10.x/11.0 devicename Reflected cross site scripting ⚔ [Disputed]
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Kentico CMS 8.x/9.x/10.x/11.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation of the argument devicename as part of Parameter results in cross site scripting (Reflected). This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-7205. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is still unclear if this vulnerability genuinely exists.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Kentico CMS 8.x/9.x/10.x/11.0 (Content Management System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument devicename as part of a Parameter leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in "Design" on "Edit device layout" in Kentico 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute malicious JavaScript via a malicious devicename parameter in a link that is entered via the "Pages -> Edit template properties -> Device Layouts -> Create device layout (and edit created device layout) -> Design" screens. NOTE: the vendor has responded that there is intended functionality for authorized users to edit and update ascx code layout
The weakness was released 02/20/2018 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-7205 since 02/17/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-113630. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Product
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Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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NVD Base Score: 4.8
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CNA Base Score: 4.8
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Name: ReflectedClass: Cross site scripting / Reflected
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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OpenVAS ID: 703261
OpenVAS Name: Kentico CMS 9-11 XSS Vulnerability
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
02/17/2018 🔍02/20/2018 🔍
02/20/2018 🔍
02/21/2018 🔍
12/19/2025 🔍
Sources
Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔Status: Not defined
Disputed: 🔍
CVE: CVE-2018-7205 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-7205
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-113631
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Entry
Created: 02/21/2018 07:58Updated: 12/19/2025 22:15
Changes: 02/21/2018 07:58 (42), 05/28/2020 20:12 (23), 08/05/2024 09:30 (28), 12/19/2025 22:15 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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