How severe is CVE-2018-17596?

CVE-2018-17596 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-2018-17596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17596?

CVE-2018-17596 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17596?

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

When was CVE-2018-17596 published?

CVE-2018-17596 was published on 2018-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17596

CVE-2018-17596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer
Published: 2018-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer, a Stored XSS vulnerability was discovered in the 6.2.0 version via the /AssetDef.do ciName or assetName parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17596?: In Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer, a Stored XSS vulnerability was discovered in the 6.2.0 version via the /AssetDef.do ciName or assetName parameter.
How severe is CVE-2018-17596?: CVE-2018-17596 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-2018-17596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17596?: CVE-2018-17596 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17596?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-17596 published?: CVE-2018-17596 was published on 2018-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149597/ManageEngine-AssetExplorer-6.2.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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