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6.1

Confluence Server before 6.6.1 lets attackers add malicious code

CVE-2017-18085 · published 8 years ago
Summary

A page in Confluence Server versions earlier than 6.6.1 can be tricked into showing any HTML or JavaScript an attacker chooses. This could let a remote attacker steal information, hijack user sessions, or change what users see. Upgrade Confluence to version 6.6.1 or later, or apply the vendor's recommended patch, to close the risk.

What to do
  • Update atlassian confluence to version 6.6.1 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
atlassian confluence < 6.6.1
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:confluence:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The viewdefaultdecorator resource in Atlassian Confluence Server before version 6.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability t...
The viewdefaultdecorator resource in Atlassian Confluence Server before version 6.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability through the key parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.1 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published2 Feb 2018
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-18085 · NVD
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