How severe is CVE-2018-6588?

CVE-2018-6588 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-2018-6588 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-2018-6588?

CVE-2018-6588 primarily affects Ca Api Developer Portal. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6588?

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

When was CVE-2018-6588 published?

CVE-2018-6588 was published on 2018-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6588

CVE-2018-6588 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ca Api Developer Portal 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: Ca Api Developer Portal
Published: 2018-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CA API Developer Portal 3.5 up to and including 3.5 CR5 has a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability related to the apiExplorer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6588?: CA API Developer Portal 3.5 up to and including 3.5 CR5 has a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability related to the apiExplorer.
How severe is CVE-2018-6588?: CVE-2018-6588 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-2018-6588 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-2018-6588?: CVE-2018-6588 primarily affects Ca Api Developer Portal. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6588?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-6588 published?: CVE-2018-6588 was published on 2018-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ca:api_developer_portal:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:api_developer_portal:3.5:cr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:api_developer_portal:3.5:cr2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:api_developer_portal:3.5:cr3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:api_developer_portal:3.5:cr4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:api_developer_portal:3.5:cr5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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