How severe is CVE-2018-6495?

CVE-2018-6495 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-2018-6495 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6495?

CVE-2018-6495 primarily affects Microfocus Universal Cmdb. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6495?

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

When was CVE-2018-6495 published?

CVE-2018-6495 was published on 2018-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6495

CVE-2018-6495 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Universal Cmdb 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% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microfocus Universal Cmdb
Published: 2018-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Micro Focus Universal CMDB, version 10.20, 10.21, 10.22, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 11.0, CMS, version 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15.1 and Micro Focus UCMDB Browser, version 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15.1. This vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6495?: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Micro Focus Universal CMDB, version 10.20, 10.21, 10.22, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 11.0, CMS, version 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15.1 and Micro Focus UCMDB Browser, version 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15.1. This vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
How severe is CVE-2018-6495?: CVE-2018-6495 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-2018-6495 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6495?: CVE-2018-6495 primarily affects Microfocus Universal Cmdb. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6495?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-6495 published?: CVE-2018-6495 was published on 2018-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmdb:0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmdb:10.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmdb:10.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmdb:10.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmdb:10.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmdb:10.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmdb:10.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmdb:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmdb_browser:4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmdb_browser:4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmdb_browser:4.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmdb_browser:4.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmdb_browser:4.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmdb_browser:4.15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:cms_server:4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:cms_server:4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:cms_server:4.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:cms_server:4.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:cms_server:4.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:cms_server:4.15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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