How severe is CVE-2018-6590?

CVE-2018-6590 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-2018-6590 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6590?

CVE-2018-6590 primarily affects Broadcom Ca Api Developer Portal. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6590?

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

When was CVE-2018-6590 published?

CVE-2018-6590 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6590

CVE-2018-6590 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom 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% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Broadcom Ca Api Developer Portal
Published: 2018-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CA API Developer Portal 4.x, prior to v4.2.5.3 and v4.2.7.1, has an unspecified reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6590?: CA API Developer Portal 4.x, prior to v4.2.5.3 and v4.2.7.1, has an unspecified reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2018-6590?: CVE-2018-6590 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-2018-6590 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6590?: CVE-2018-6590 primarily affects Broadcom Ca Api Developer Portal. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6590?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-6590 published?: CVE-2018-6590 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_api_developer_portal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_api_developer_portal:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_api_developer_portal:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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