CVE-2018-8728 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Kontena before version 1.5.0, specifically within the server/app/views/static/code.html component. This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts via the "kontena master login --remote" code display, as demonstrated by manipulating the URI. With a CVSS score of 6.1 (Medium), this vulnerability has a network attack vector and low attack complexity, requiring user interaction (UI:R). A successful exploit could lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts (C:L, I:L), but no availability impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available on platforms like Metasploit or ExploitDB. The vulnerability has received minimal community discussion and media coverage, indicating low public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:kontena:kontena:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.