How severe is CVE-2018-6958?

CVE-2018-6958 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-2018-6958 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6958?

CVE-2018-6958 affects Vmware Vrealize Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6958?

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

When was CVE-2018-6958 published?

CVE-2018-6958 was published on 2018-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6958

CVE-2018-6958 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vrealize Automation 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% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Vmware Vrealize Automation
Published: 2018-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware vRealize Automation (vRA) prior to 7.3.1 contains a vulnerability that may allow for a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. Exploitation of this issue may lead to the compromise of the vRA user's workstation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6958?: VMware vRealize Automation (vRA) prior to 7.3.1 contains a vulnerability that may allow for a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. Exploitation of this issue may lead to the compromise of the vRA user's workstation.
How severe is CVE-2018-6958?: CVE-2018-6958 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-2018-6958 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6958?: CVE-2018-6958 affects Vmware Vrealize Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6958?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-6958 published?: CVE-2018-6958 was published on 2018-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_automation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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