CVE-2018-16248
CVE-2018-16248 is a medium-severity vulnerability in B3log Solo 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% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: B3log Solo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
b3log Solo 2.9.3 has XSS in the Input page under the "Publish Articles" menu with an ID of "articleTags" stored in the "tag" JSON field, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary Web scripts or HTML via a carefully crafted site name in an admin-authenticated HTTP request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16248?
- b3log Solo 2.9.3 has XSS in the Input page under the "Publish Articles" menu with an ID of "articleTags" stored in the "tag" JSON field, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary Web scripts or HTML via a carefully crafted site name in an admin-authenticated HTTP request.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16248?
- CVE-2018-16248 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-2018-16248 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16248?
- CVE-2018-16248 affects B3log Solo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16248?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-16248 published?
- CVE-2018-16248 was published on 2019-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:b3log:solo:2.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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