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CVE-2018-1000528: GONICUS GOsa version before commit 56070d6289d47ba3f5918885954dcceb75606001 contains a Cross Site Scripting...

GONICUS GOsa version before commit 56070d6289d47ba3f5918885954dcceb75606001 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in change password form (html/password.php, #308) that can result in injection of arbitrary web script or HTML. This attack appear to be exploitable via the victim must open a specially crafted web page. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 56070d6289d47ba3f5918885954dcceb75606001.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-1000528 is a cross-site scripting flaw in GOsa's password change form. A victim must be tricked into opening a crafted web page, which may allow arbitrary script or HTML to run in the GOsa web context. Public evidence does not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for internet-accessible or broadly reachable GOsa portals. The issue is not supported as actively exploited, but XSS in an identity-management interface can create meaningful account and session risk.

Technical view

GOsa before commit 56070d6289d47ba3f5918885954dcceb75606001 is affected by XSS in html/password.php, tracked in issue #308. The source bundle gives no CVSS score, CWE, CPEs, or precise version ranges beyond the fixing commit.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running GOsa versions before the fixing commit, especially where the password change page is reachable by users. The bundle does not provide CPEs or package version ranges, so teams must verify source revision or distribution package status.

Exploitation context

The described attack requires user interaction: the victim must open a specially crafted web page. The bundle does not include exploit code, observed exploitation, or KEV listing evidence. Treat active exploitation as unconfirmed.

Researcher notes

Evidence is incomplete: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, or exact affected release list is provided. Analysis should stay anchored to the fixing commit, Debian advisories, and the reported password form XSS location.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade GOsa to a build containing the fixing commit or later.
  • Apply the relevant Debian GOsa security update if using Debian packages.
  • Restrict GOsa access to trusted users and networks until updated.
  • Review vendor and distribution advisories for exact supported package versions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory GOsa deployments and identify source revision or installed package version.
  • Confirm whether html/password.php predates the fixing commit.
  • Check Debian advisory applicability for Debian-managed installations.
  • Review web access logs for unusual password form access patterns.
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