CVE-2018-10213 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been detected in Vaultize Enterprise File Sharing version 17.05.31, allowing for a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack through manipulated emails.

Understanding CVE-2018-10213

This CVE involves a security flaw in Vaultize Enterprise File Sharing version 17.05.31 that enables attackers to exploit a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

What is CVE-2018-10213?

Vaultize Enterprise File Sharing version 17.05.31 is susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the invitation email feature. Attackers can manipulate the HTML content of emails to send malicious messages to users.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10213

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or further attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10213

Vaultize Enterprise File Sharing version 17.05.31 is affected by the following:

Vulnerability Description

An XSS vulnerability in the invitation email feature allows attackers to modify email HTML content, enabling the execution of malicious scripts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Vaultize Enterprise File Sharing
Version: 17.05.31

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with access to manipulate email HTML content can exploit this vulnerability by sending manipulated emails to other users.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-10213, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable HTML rendering in email clients to prevent script execution.
Implement content security policies to restrict script execution.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software to patch known vulnerabilities.
Educate users on identifying and avoiding suspicious emails.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by Vaultize to fix the XSS vulnerability in version 17.05.31.