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Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-25054 is a low-severity cross-site scripting issue in shred cilla's Search Handler. A user-supplied details value can affect search.jsp output, potentially letting an authenticated attacker influence what another user sees or runs in their browser. The sources name a patch, but affected version details are incomplete.
Executive priority
Treat as routine patching unless the application is internet-facing or used by many semi-trusted users. It is not a business-critical emergency based on provided evidence, but incomplete version data means asset validation is necessary.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 in cilla-xample/src/main/webapp/WEB-INF/jsp/view/search.jsp. Manipulating the details argument in the Search component can cause XSS. CVSS 3.1 is 3.5: remote network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, integrity impact only. Patch commit d345e6bc7798bd717a583ec7f545ca387819d5c7 is referenced.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to environments running shred cilla code that includes the affected Search Handler and allows authenticated users to use it. The source bundle lists affected versions as n/a, so teams must verify by code lineage and patch presence.
Exploitation context
The source says remote attack is possible, but the CVSS vector requires low privileges and user interaction. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not claim active exploitation or public weaponization.
Researcher notes
Key uncertainty is affected version scope: sources list versions as n/a. Validation should focus on patch presence and reachability of search.jsp. Do not escalate to exploited status without KEV or another cited source confirming exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the referenced upstream patch commit d345e6bc7798bd717a583ec7f545ca387819d5c7.
- Check shred/cilla project guidance for any fixed release or additional remediation notes.
- Prioritize instances where untrusted authenticated users can access the Search Handler.
- If patching is delayed, review temporary access restrictions with the application owner.
Validation and detection
- Inventory whether shred cilla is deployed or embedded in internal applications.
- Confirm whether search.jsp exists and includes the vulnerable Search Handler path.
- Verify the referenced patch commit is present in the deployed code lineage.
- Confirm authenticated user groups that can reach the search function.
- Track vendor and CVE records for corrected affected-version data.
Public sources used
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- Low
- CVSS
- 3.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.11.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
3.5LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.216960CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216960CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/shred/cilla/commit/d345e6bc7798bd717a583ec7f545ca387819d5c7CVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.