How serious is CVE-2018-12234?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.1 out of 10, classified as MEDIUM severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2018-12234?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2018-12234 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-12234?

CVE-2018-12234 affects myadrenalin adrenalin. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12234?

To remediate CVE-2018-12234, check for security patches from myadrenalin. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2018-12234

Medium

|6.1

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript into a webpage, which can then execute in the browser of anyone who visits that page. To exploit this, the attacker needs to trick a user into clicking a link that includes their harmful code in the request to the affected HRMS software.

Technical Description

A Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability was discovered in Adrenalin 5.4.0 HRMS Software. The user supplied input containing JavaScript is echoed back in JavaScript code in an HTML response via the flexiportal/GeneralInfo.aspx strAction parameter.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionRequired

Confidentiality ImpactLow

Integrity ImpactLow

Availability ImpactNone

ScopeChanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$862($500-$1K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 2733 days

Quick Information

Published

Sep 6, 2018

over 7 years ago

Last Modified

Mar 2, 2026

about 1 month ago

Vendor

myadrenalin

Product

adrenalin

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