How severe is CVE-2018-12448?

CVE-2018-12448 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-12448 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12448?

CVE-2018-12448 affects Navercorp Whale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12448?

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

When was CVE-2018-12448 published?

CVE-2018-12448 was published on 2018-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12448

CVE-2018-12448 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Navercorp Whale with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Navercorp Whale
Published: 2018-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Whale Browser before 1.3.48.4 displays no URL information but only a title of a web page on the browser's address bar when visiting a non-http page, which allows an attacker to display a malicious web page with a fake domain name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12448?: Whale Browser before 1.3.48.4 displays no URL information but only a title of a web page on the browser's address bar when visiting a non-http page, which allows an attacker to display a malicious web page with a fake domain name.
How severe is CVE-2018-12448?: CVE-2018-12448 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-12448 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12448?: CVE-2018-12448 affects Navercorp Whale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12448?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-12448 published?: CVE-2018-12448 was published on 2018-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cve.naver.com/detail/cve-2018-12448.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:navercorp:whale:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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