CVE-2018-16623
CVE-2018-16623 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getkirby Kirby with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Getkirby Kirby
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Kirby V2.5.12 is prone to a Persistent XSS attack via the Title of the "Site options" in the admin panel dashboard dropdown.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16623?
- Kirby V2.5.12 is prone to a Persistent XSS attack via the Title of the "Site options" in the admin panel dashboard dropdown.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16623?
- CVE-2018-16623 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-16623 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-2018-16623?
- CVE-2018-16623 affects Getkirby Kirby. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16623?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-16623 published?
- CVE-2018-16623 was published on 2019-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:getkirby:kirby:2.5.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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