CVE-2018-16639
CVE-2018-16639 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Typesettercms Typesetter 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% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Typesettercms Typesetter
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Typesetter 5.1 allows XSS via the index.php/Admin LABEL parameter during new page creation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16639?
- Typesetter 5.1 allows XSS via the index.php/Admin LABEL parameter during new page creation.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16639?
- CVE-2018-16639 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-2018-16639 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-2018-16639?
- CVE-2018-16639 affects Typesettercms Typesetter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16639?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-16639 published?
- CVE-2018-16639 was published on 2019-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:typesettercms:typesetter:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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