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CVE-2018-12638

CWE-79Published: March 21, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-12638 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeChanged

Impact

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityLow

AvailabilityNone

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

Affected Vendors & Products

bose1 product(s)

soundtouch

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151018/Base-Soundtouch-18.1.4-Cross-Site-Scripting.html

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jan/16

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151018/Base-Soundtouch-18.1.4-Cross-Site-Scripting.html

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jan/16

All References (4)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151018/Base-Soundtouch-18.1.4-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jan/16Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151018/Base-Soundtouch-18.1.4-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jan/16Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-12638

CVSS Score6.1 / 10

SeverityMEDIUM

WeaknessCWE-79

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedMar 21, 2019

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2018-12638 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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