CVE-2018-17218
CVE-2018-17218 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ptc Thingworx Platform 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% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Ptc Thingworx Platform
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in PTC ThingWorx Platform 6.5 through 8.2. There is reflected XSS in the SQUEAL search function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17218?
- An issue was discovered in PTC ThingWorx Platform 6.5 through 8.2. There is reflected XSS in the SQUEAL search function.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17218?
- CVE-2018-17218 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-2018-17218 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17218?
- CVE-2018-17218 affects Ptc Thingworx Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17218?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-17218 published?
- CVE-2018-17218 was published on 2018-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ptc:thingworx_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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- CVE-2018-17216 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): An issue was discovered in PTC ThingWorx Platform 6.5 through 8.2. There is password hash exposure to privileged users.
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