Bootstrap – CVE-2018-14042

Description

Cytrix has detected that the version of Bootstrap being used is vulnerable to Cross-site scripting (XSS).

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is possible in the data-container property of “tooltip”.
Also known as CVE-2018-14042.

This vulnerability allows attackers to modify system files and information.

Severity/Score

CVSS Version 3.x – 6.1 Medium

Recommendation

To deal with CVE-2018-14042, update the version of the Bootstrap being used.
Make sure its version is 4.1.2 or higher.

References

https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-14042
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html