CVE-2018-6378 json
In Joomla! Core before 3.8.8, inadequate filtering of file and folder names leads to various XSS attack vectors in the media manager.
published 8y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2018-18135
- cvss
- 6.1
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 71%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In Joomla! Core before 3.8.8, inadequate filtering of file and folder names leads to various XSS attack vectors in the media manager.
Patch / fix
- joomla joomla! 3.8.8
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1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.1 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
-
developer.joomla.org
/security-centre/737-20180509-core-xss-vulnerability-in-the-media-manager.html
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/104268
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1040966
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-6378
- NVD CVE-2018-6378
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