How severe is CVE-2018-14042?

CVE-2018-14042 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-2018-14042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14042?

CVE-2018-14042 primarily affects Getbootstrap Bootstrap. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14042?

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

When was CVE-2018-14042 published?

CVE-2018-14042 was published on 2018-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14042

CVE-2018-14042 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getbootstrap Bootstrap 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Getbootstrap Bootstrap
Published: 2018-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Bootstrap before 4.1.2, XSS is possible in the data-container property of tooltip.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14042?: In Bootstrap before 4.1.2, XSS is possible in the data-container property of tooltip.
How severe is CVE-2018-14042?: CVE-2018-14042 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-2018-14042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14042?: CVE-2018-14042 primarily affects Getbootstrap Bootstrap. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14042?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-14042 published?: CVE-2018-14042 was published on 2018-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:getbootstrap:bootstrap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:getbootstrap:bootstrap:4.0.0:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:getbootstrap:bootstrap:4.0.0:alpha2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:getbootstrap:bootstrap:4.0.0:alpha3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:getbootstrap:bootstrap:4.0.0:alpha4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:getbootstrap:bootstrap:4.0.0:alpha5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:getbootstrap:bootstrap:4.0.0:alpha6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:getbootstrap:bootstrap:4.0.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:getbootstrap:bootstrap:4.0.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:getbootstrap:bootstrap:4.0.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

51.77.158.34 (ipv4-addr)
189.203.163.10 (ipv4-addr)
165.227.238.235 (ipv4-addr)
45.238.2.188 (ipv4-addr)
37.157.91.62 (ipv4-addr)
185.2.228.48 (ipv4-addr)
85.105.2.51 (ipv4-addr)
24.135.74.36 (ipv4-addr)