How severe is CVE-2018-6502?

CVE-2018-6502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-6502 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6502?

CVE-2018-6502 affects Hp Arcsight Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6502?

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

When was CVE-2018-6502 published?

CVE-2018-6502 was published on 2018-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6502

CVE-2018-6502 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Arcsight Management Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hp Arcsight Management Center
Published: 2018-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Security vulnerability has been identified in ArcSight Management Center (ArcMC) in all versions prior to 2.81. This vulnerability could be exploited to allow for Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6502?: A potential Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Security vulnerability has been identified in ArcSight Management Center (ArcMC) in all versions prior to 2.81. This vulnerability could be exploited to allow for Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS).
How severe is CVE-2018-6502?: CVE-2018-6502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-6502 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6502?: CVE-2018-6502 affects Hp Arcsight Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6502?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-6502 published?: CVE-2018-6502 was published on 2018-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/document/-/facetsearch/document/KM03245142

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_management_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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