CVE-2018-16628
CVE-2018-16628 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getkirby Kirby 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% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Getkirby Kirby
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
panel/login in Kirby v2.5.12 allows XSS via a blog name.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16628?
- panel/login in Kirby v2.5.12 allows XSS via a blog name.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16628?
- CVE-2018-16628 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-2018-16628 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16628?
- CVE-2018-16628 affects Getkirby Kirby. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16628?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-16628 published?
- CVE-2018-16628 was published on 2018-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:getkirby:kirby:2.5.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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