How severe is CVE-2018-18244?

CVE-2018-18244 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-2018-18244 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18244?

CVE-2018-18244 affects Vivotek Camera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18244?

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

When was CVE-2018-18244 published?

CVE-2018-18244 was published on 2019-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18244

CVE-2018-18244 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vivotek Camera 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: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Vivotek Camera
Published: 2019-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting in syslog.html in VIVOTEK Network Camera Series products with firmware 0x06x to 0x08x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code via an HTTP Referer Header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18244?: Cross-site scripting in syslog.html in VIVOTEK Network Camera Series products with firmware 0x06x to 0x08x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code via an HTTP Referer Header.
How severe is CVE-2018-18244?: CVE-2018-18244 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-2018-18244 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18244?: CVE-2018-18244 affects Vivotek Camera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18244?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-18244 published?: CVE-2018-18244 was published on 2019-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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