How severe is CVE-2018-18250?

CVE-2018-18250 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-18250 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18250?

CVE-2018-18250 affects Icinga Icinga Web 2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18250?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-18250 published?

CVE-2018-18250 was published on 2018-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18250

CVE-2018-18250 is a high-severity vulnerability in Icinga Icinga Web 2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Icinga Icinga Web 2
Published: 2018-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Icinga Web 2 before 2.6.2 allows parameters that break navigation dashlets, as demonstrated by a single '$' character as the Name of a Navigation item.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18250?: Icinga Web 2 before 2.6.2 allows parameters that break navigation dashlets, as demonstrated by a single '$' character as the Name of a Navigation item.
How severe is CVE-2018-18250?: CVE-2018-18250 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-18250 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18250?: CVE-2018-18250 affects Icinga Icinga Web 2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18250?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-18250 published?: CVE-2018-18250 was published on 2018-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:icinga:icinga_web_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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