How severe is CVE-2018-16381?

CVE-2018-16381 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-2018-16381 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16381?

CVE-2018-16381 affects E107. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16381?

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

When was CVE-2018-16381 published?

CVE-2018-16381 was published on 2018-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16381

CVE-2018-16381 is a medium-severity vulnerability in E107 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% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: E107
Published: 2018-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

e107 2.1.8 has XSS via the e107_admin/users.php?mode=main&action=list user_loginname parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16381?: e107 2.1.8 has XSS via the e107_admin/users.php?mode=main&action=list user_loginname parameter.
How severe is CVE-2018-16381?: CVE-2018-16381 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-2018-16381 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16381?: CVE-2018-16381 affects E107. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16381?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16381 published?: CVE-2018-16381 was published on 2018-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/dhananjay-bajaj/E107-v2.1.8-XSS-POC

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:e107:e107:2.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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