How severe is CVE-2018-15917?

CVE-2018-15917 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-2018-15917 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15917?

CVE-2018-15917 affects Jorani Project Jorani. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15917?

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

When was CVE-2018-15917 published?

CVE-2018-15917 was published on 2018-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15917

CVE-2018-15917 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jorani Project Jorani 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)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jorani Project Jorani
Published: 2018-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) issues in Jorani 0.6.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the language parameter to session/language.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15917?: Persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) issues in Jorani 0.6.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the language parameter to session/language.
How severe is CVE-2018-15917?: CVE-2018-15917 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-2018-15917 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15917?: CVE-2018-15917 affects Jorani Project Jorani. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15917?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-15917 published?: CVE-2018-15917 was published on 2018-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jorani_project:jorani:0.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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