How severe is CVE-2018-16235?

CVE-2018-16235 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-2018-16235 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16235?

CVE-2018-16235 primarily affects Telligent Community. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16235?

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

When was CVE-2018-16235 published?

CVE-2018-16235 was published on 2018-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16235

CVE-2018-16235 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Telligent Community 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% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Telligent Community
Published: 2018-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Telligent Community 6.x, 7.x, 8.x, 9.x before 9.2.10.11796, 10.1.x before 10.1.10.11792, and 10.2.x before 10.2.3.4725 has XSS via the Feed RSS widget.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16235?: Telligent Community 6.x, 7.x, 8.x, 9.x before 9.2.10.11796, 10.1.x before 10.1.10.11792, and 10.2.x before 10.2.3.4725 has XSS via the Feed RSS widget.
How severe is CVE-2018-16235?: CVE-2018-16235 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-2018-16235 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16235?: CVE-2018-16235 primarily affects Telligent Community. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16235?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16235 published?: CVE-2018-16235 was published on 2018-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:telligent:community:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:telligent:community:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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