SimpleMDE 1.11.2 onerror cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SimpleMDE 1.11.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument onerror with the input [ as part of IMG Element leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2018-19057. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SimpleMDE 1.11.2. This issue affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument onerror with the input value [ leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

SimpleMDE 1.11.2 has XSS via an onerror attribute of a crafted IMG element, or via certain input with [ and ( characters, which is mishandled during construction of an A element.

The bug was discovered 11/07/2018. The weakness was presented 11/07/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-19057 since 11/07/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 721
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-19057 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-19057
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-126533

Entryinfo

Created: 11/08/2018 07:56
Updated: 06/05/2023 08:34
Changes: 11/08/2018 07:56 (56), 04/10/2020 16:42 (1), 06/05/2023 08:34 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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