CVE-2018-8831: XSS

Published Apr 18, 2018
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Updated

A Persistent XSS vulnerability exists in Kodi (formerly XBMC) through 17.6 that allows the execution of arbitrary HTML/script code in the context of the victim user's browser via a playlist.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Kodi Kodi<=17.6

Event History

Apr 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8831?

CVE-2018-8831 has a medium severity rating of 6.1 on the CVSS scale.

2

How can I fix CVE-2018-8831?

To mitigate CVE-2018-8831, it is recommended to update Kodi to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8831?

CVE-2018-8831 is a Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-8831?

CVE-2018-8831 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary HTML or script code in the context of the victim user's browser.

5

In which versions of Kodi does CVE-2018-8831 exist?

CVE-2018-8831 exists in Kodi versions up to and including 17.6.

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