CVE-2018-16316

CVE-2018-16316 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Portainer 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

Description

A stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Portainer through 1.19.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary JavaScript and/or HTML via the Team Name field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16316?
A stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Portainer through 1.19.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary JavaScript and/or HTML via the Team Name field.
How severe is CVE-2018-16316?
CVE-2018-16316 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-2018-16316 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16316?
CVE-2018-16316 affects Portainer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16316?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16316 published?
CVE-2018-16316 was published on 2018-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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