How severe is CVE-2018-5689?

CVE-2018-5689 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-2018-5689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-5689?

CVE-2018-5689 affects Dotclear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5689?

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

When was CVE-2018-5689 published?

CVE-2018-5689 was published on 2018-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5689

CVE-2018-5689 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dotclear 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: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dotclear
Published: 2018-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/auth.php in Dotclear 2.12.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the malicious user's email.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5689?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/auth.php in Dotclear 2.12.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the malicious user's email.
How severe is CVE-2018-5689?: CVE-2018-5689 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-2018-5689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-5689?: CVE-2018-5689 affects Dotclear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5689?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-5689 published?: CVE-2018-5689 was published on 2018-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dotclear:dotclear:2.12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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