How severe is CVE-2018-12090?

CVE-2018-12090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-12090 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12090?

CVE-2018-12090 affects Lamsfoundation Lams. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12090?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-12090 published?

CVE-2018-12090 was published on 2018-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12090

CVE-2018-12090 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lamsfoundation Lams with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Lamsfoundation Lams
Published: 2018-06-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is unauthenticated reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) in LAMS before 3.1 that allows a remote attacker to introduce arbitrary JavaScript via manipulation of an unsanitized GET parameter during a forgotPasswordChange.jsp?key= password change.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12090?: There is unauthenticated reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) in LAMS before 3.1 that allows a remote attacker to introduce arbitrary JavaScript via manipulation of an unsanitized GET parameter during a forgotPasswordChange.jsp?key= password change.
How severe is CVE-2018-12090?: CVE-2018-12090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-12090 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12090?: CVE-2018-12090 affects Lamsfoundation Lams. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12090?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-12090 published?: CVE-2018-12090 was published on 2018-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lamsfoundation:lams:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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