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6.1

Openfire Before 3.9.2 Allows Attackers to Steal User Credentials

CVE-2018-11688 · published 8 years ago
Summary

A bug in Openfire, a popular chat server software, makes it possible for hackers to trick users into revealing their login credentials. If you use Openfire, make sure to update to version 3.9.2 or later to protect your users' sensitive information. This update fixes the issue and prevents attackers from hijacking user sessions.

What to do
  • Update igniterealtime org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent to version 3.9.2.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
maven igniterealtime org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent < 3.9.2
Fix: upgrade to 3.9.2
– igniterealtime openfire 3.7.1
cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.9.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability via a crafted U...
Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.9.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability via a crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
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
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published13 Jun 2018
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
Sources
GHSA-jphj-5g3m-w7x6 · GHSA
CVE-2018-11688 · NVD
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