CVE-2018-5263
CVE-2018-5263 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Stackideas Easydiscuss with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Stackideas Easydiscuss
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The StackIdeas EasyDiscuss (aka com_easydiscuss) extension before 4.0.21 for Joomla! allows XSS.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-5263?
- The StackIdeas EasyDiscuss (aka com_easydiscuss) extension before 4.0.21 for Joomla! allows XSS.
- How severe is CVE-2018-5263?
- CVE-2018-5263 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-5263 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-5263?
- CVE-2018-5263 affects Stackideas Easydiscuss. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-5263?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-5263 published?
- CVE-2018-5263 was published on 2018-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:stackideas:easydiscuss:*:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*
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