How severe is CVE-2018-14512?

CVE-2018-14512 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-2018-14512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14512?

CVE-2018-14512 affects Wuzhicms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14512?

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

When was CVE-2018-14512 published?

CVE-2018-14512 was published on 2018-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14512

CVE-2018-14512 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wuzhicms 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: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wuzhicms
Published: 2018-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XSS vulnerability was discovered in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0. There is persistent XSS that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the form[nickname] parameter to the index.php?m=core&f=set&v=sendmail URI. When the administrator accesses the "system settings - mail server" screen, the XSS payload is triggered.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14512?: An XSS vulnerability was discovered in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0. There is persistent XSS that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the form[nickname] parameter to the index.php?m=core&f=set&v=sendmail URI. When the administrator accesses the "system settings - mail server" screen, the XSS payload is triggered.
How severe is CVE-2018-14512?: CVE-2018-14512 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-2018-14512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14512?: CVE-2018-14512 affects Wuzhicms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-14512 published?: CVE-2018-14512 was published on 2018-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/wuzhicms/wuzhicms/issues/143

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wuzhicms:wuzhicms:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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