How severe is CVE-2018-18362?

CVE-2018-18362 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-2018-18362 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18362?

CVE-2018-18362 affects Symantec Norton Password Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18362?

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

When was CVE-2018-18362 published?

CVE-2018-18362 was published on 2018-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18362

CVE-2018-18362 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Password Manager 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% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Symantec Norton Password Manager
Published: 2018-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Norton Password Manager for Android (formerly Norton Identity Safe) may be susceptible to a cross site scripting (XSS) exploit, which is a type of issue that can enable attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users. A cross-site scripting vulnerability may be used by attackers to potentially bypass access controls such as the same-origin policy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18362?: Norton Password Manager for Android (formerly Norton Identity Safe) may be susceptible to a cross site scripting (XSS) exploit, which is a type of issue that can enable attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users. A cross-site scripting vulnerability may be used by attackers to potentially bypass access controls such as the same-origin policy.
How severe is CVE-2018-18362?: CVE-2018-18362 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-2018-18362 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18362?: CVE-2018-18362 affects Symantec Norton Password Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18362?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-18362 published?: CVE-2018-18362 was published on 2018-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_password_manager:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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