CVE-2018-16358

CVE-2018-16358 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dotclear 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 cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in inc/core/class.dc.core.php in the media manager in Dotclear through 2.14.1 allows remote authenticated users to upload HTML content containing an XSS payload with the file extension .ahtml.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16358?
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in inc/core/class.dc.core.php in the media manager in Dotclear through 2.14.1 allows remote authenticated users to upload HTML content containing an XSS payload with the file extension .ahtml.
How severe is CVE-2018-16358?
CVE-2018-16358 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-2018-16358 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16358?
CVE-2018-16358 affects Dotclear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16358?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16358 published?
CVE-2018-16358 was published on 2018-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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