How severe is CVE-2018-15812?

CVE-2018-15812 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-15812 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 47% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15812?

CVE-2018-15812 affects Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15812?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-15812 published?

CVE-2018-15812 was published on 2019-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15812

CVE-2018-15812 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 47% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-331.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 47% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-331
Affected product: Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke
Published: 2019-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DNN (aka DotNetNuke) 9.2 through 9.2.1 incorrectly converts encryption key source values, resulting in lower than expected entropy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15812?: DNN (aka DotNetNuke) 9.2 through 9.2.1 incorrectly converts encryption key source values, resulting in lower than expected entropy.
How severe is CVE-2018-15812?: CVE-2018-15812 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-15812 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 47% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15812?: CVE-2018-15812 affects Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15812?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-15812 published?: CVE-2018-15812 was published on 2019-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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