CVE-2018-16484
CVE-2018-16484 is a medium-severity vulnerability in M-server Project M-server 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: M-server Project M-server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A XSS vulnerability was found in module m-server <1.4.2 that allows malicious Javascript code or HTML to be executed, due to the lack of escaping for special characters in folder names.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16484?
- A XSS vulnerability was found in module m-server <1.4.2 that allows malicious Javascript code or HTML to be executed, due to the lack of escaping for special characters in folder names.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16484?
- CVE-2018-16484 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-2018-16484 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-2018-16484?
- CVE-2018-16484 affects M-server Project M-server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16484?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-16484 published?
- CVE-2018-16484 was published on 2019-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:m-server_project:m-server:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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