CVE-2018-16342
CVE-2018-16342 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Showdoc 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: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Showdoc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ShowDoc v1.8.0 has XSS via a new page.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16342?
- ShowDoc v1.8.0 has XSS via a new page.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16342?
- CVE-2018-16342 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-2018-16342 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16342?
- CVE-2018-16342 affects Showdoc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16342?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-16342 published?
- CVE-2018-16342 was published on 2018-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:showdoc:showdoc:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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