How severe is CVE-2018-17443?

CVE-2018-17443 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-17443 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17443?

CVE-2018-17443 affects Dlink Central Wifimanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17443?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-17443 published?

CVE-2018-17443 was published on 2018-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17443

CVE-2018-17443 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Central Wifimanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dlink Central Wifimanager
Published: 2018-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v 1.03r0100-Beta1. The 'sitename' parameter of the UpdateSite endpoint is vulnerable to stored XSS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17443?: An issue was discovered on D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v 1.03r0100-Beta1. The 'sitename' parameter of the UpdateSite endpoint is vulnerable to stored XSS.
How severe is CVE-2018-17443?: CVE-2018-17443 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-17443 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17443?: CVE-2018-17443 affects Dlink Central Wifimanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17443?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-17443 published?: CVE-2018-17443 was published on 2018-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dlink:central_wifimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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