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4.8

Monstra CMS XSS via page_meta_title in add_page action

CVE-2018-17024 · published 8 years ago
Summary

An attacker can inject malicious code into the Monstra CMS admin interface by manipulating the page_meta_title parameter when creating a new page. This can lead to unauthorized actions or data theft. To fix this, update to the latest version of Monstra CMS or apply a patch to prevent the XSS attack.

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
VendorProductAffected versions
monstra monstra 3.0.4
cpe:2.3:a:monstra:monstra:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
admin/index.php in Monstra CMS 3.0.4 allows XSS via the page_meta_title parameter in an add_page action.
admin/index.php in Monstra CMS 3.0.4 allows XSS via the page_meta_title parameter in an add_page action.
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
4.8 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published13 Sep 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen8 Jul 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-17024 · OSV
CVE-2018-17024 · NVD
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