Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-7996 is a stored cross-site scripting issue reported in Eramba e1.0.6.033. Malicious content saved in a program scope description could later run in another user's browser when shown in a tooltip. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed fixed versions, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Handle as a targeted application security fix for any Eramba e1.0.6.033 deployment. It is not supported as an emergency internet-wide issue by the provided sources, but stored XSS can affect user trust, session security, and governance data integrity.
Technical view
The CVE states Eramba e1.0.6.033 has stored XSS in the tooltip box through the /programScopes description parameter. The available data does not define affected CPEs, privileges required, impact scope, or vendor remediation. Treat validation as version and route exposure confirmation plus review of stored description content.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to organizations running Eramba e1.0.6.033, especially where users can create or edit program scope descriptions and other users view them. The bundle does not establish exposure for other Eramba versions or products.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The public reference indicates a reported security issue, but the bundle lacks exploit status, attack prevalence, or remediation confirmation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the CVE record names the route and parameter but omits CVSS, CWE, CPEs, privileges, and fixes. Do not generalize beyond Eramba e1.0.6.033 unless additional vendor or maintainer evidence confirms other versions.
Mitigation direction
- Check Eramba vendor or project guidance for fixed versions or official remediation.
- Limit access to program scope creation and editing to trusted users.
- Review stored program scope descriptions for suspicious markup or script-like content.
- Apply output encoding or sanitization if maintaining a fork or custom deployment.
- Prioritize upgrade or compensating controls for internet-accessible Eramba instances.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Eramba deployments and confirm whether version e1.0.6.033 is present.
- Confirm whether /programScopes is enabled and reachable by authenticated users.
- Review roles allowed to create or edit program scope descriptions.
- Inspect existing program scope descriptions for unexpected HTML or JavaScript indicators.
- Verify vendor documentation before claiming a patched state.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://medium.com/stolabs/security-issues-on-eramba-cf887bc0a069CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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