CVE-2018-12638: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2018-12638: An issue was discovered in the Bose Soundtouch app 18.1.4 for iOS.

An issue was discovered in the Bose Soundtouch app 18.1.4 for iOS. There is no frontend input validation of the device name. A malicious device name can execute JavaScript on the registered Bose User Account if a speaker has been connected to the app.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 08:38 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2018-12638 is a cross-site scripting issue in Bose SoundTouch app 18.1.4 for iOS. A malicious speaker device name could run JavaScript in the registered Bose user account after a speaker is connected to the app. The sources do not provide CVSS, a patch version, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to users or environments with Bose SoundTouch app 18.1.4 for iOS and a connected speaker tied to a Bose user account. Business exposure is most relevant where personal or shared mobile devices manage Bose SoundTouch speakers on enterprise, guest, or executive networks. Treat this as a targeted hygiene issue rather than an enterprise-wide emergency. Prioritize executives, shared spaces, and managed devices where Bose SoundTouch speakers are connected. The main gap is incomplete public remediation detail, so validation should focus on app version exposure and vendor guidance. Mitigation focus: Check Bose guidance for fixed app versions or retirement guidance.; Update Bose SoundTouch iOS app where vendor-supported updates exist.; Avoid connecting unknown or untrusted Bose SoundTouch speakers to accounts..

Prepared: Jun 6, 2026, 21:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 17, 2019, 18:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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