How severe is CVE-2018-14520?

CVE-2018-14520 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-14520 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14520?

CVE-2018-14520 affects Getkirby Kirby. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14520?

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

When was CVE-2018-14520 published?

CVE-2018-14520 was published on 2022-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14520

CVE-2018-14520 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getkirby Kirby with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Getkirby Kirby
Published: 2022-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Kirby 2.5.12. The application allows malicious HTTP requests to be sent in order to trick a user into adding web pages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14520?: An issue was discovered in Kirby 2.5.12. The application allows malicious HTTP requests to be sent in order to trick a user into adding web pages.
How severe is CVE-2018-14520?: CVE-2018-14520 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-14520 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14520?: CVE-2018-14520 affects Getkirby Kirby. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14520?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-14520 published?: CVE-2018-14520 was published on 2022-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:getkirby:kirby:2.5.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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