# CVE-2018-1999008: October CMS version prior to build 437 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Media module and create folder functionali

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-07-23 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

October CMS version prior to build 437 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Media module and create folder functionality that can result in an Authenticated user with media module permission creating arbitrary folder name with XSS content. This attack appear to be exploitable via an Authenticated user with media module permission who can create arbitrary folder name (XSS). This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in build 437.

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## References

- https://octobercms.com/support/article/rn-10

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