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CVE-2018-14493: Open-Audit 2.2.6 Groups page lets attackers add harmful code
CVE-2018-14493 · published 8 years ago
Summary
The Groups page in Open-Audit version 2.2.6 can be tricked into running any web script or HTML that an attacker puts into a group name. This could let a remote attacker steal information, hijack user sessions, or perform actions on behalf of legitimate users. Install the latest Open-Audit release or apply the vendor's fix, and restrict who can create or edit group names.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| opmantek | open-audit |
2.2.6 cpe:2.3:a:opmantek:open-audit:2.2.6:*:*:*:community:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Groups Page in Open-Audit Community 2.2.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the group name.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Groups Page in Open-Audit Community 2.2.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the group name.
References
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K3G6a8P_LhYdk5Ddn57Z2aDUpaGAS7I_F8lESVfSFfY/... Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45160/ Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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)
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published25 Jul 2018
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-14493 · NVD
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