CVE-2018-1000516 describes a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Galaxy Project Galaxy server, specifically affecting versions up to v14.10. This flaw stems from improper sanitization of user input in various templates, allowing an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code when a victim interacts with a specially crafted URL. The vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.0 score of 6.1 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction. Successful exploitation could lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, as arbitrary JavaScript execution can compromise user sessions or deface web content. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public awareness or interest. The vulnerability was addressed in Galaxy versions v14.10.1 and v15.01.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
14.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:galaxyproject:galaxy:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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