How severe is CVE-2018-8032?

CVE-2018-8032 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-2018-8032 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8032?

CVE-2018-8032 primarily affects Apache Axis. In total, 75 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8032?

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

When was CVE-2018-8032 published?

CVE-2018-8032 was published on 2018-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8032

CVE-2018-8032 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Axis with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. 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: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Axis
Published: 2018-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache Axis 1.x up to and including 1.4 is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack in the default servlet/services.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8032?: Apache Axis 1.x up to and including 1.4 is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack in the default servlet/services.
How severe is CVE-2018-8032?: CVE-2018-8032 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-2018-8032 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8032?: CVE-2018-8032 primarily affects Apache Axis. In total, 75 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8032?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-8032 published?: CVE-2018-8032 was published on 2018-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (75)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:agile_engineering_data_management:6.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:agile_product_lifecycle_management:9.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_testing_suite:13.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_testing_suite:13.3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:big_data_discovery:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_asap_cartridges:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_asap_cartridges:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_design_studio:7.3.4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_design_studio:7.3.5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_design_studio:7.4.0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_design_studio:7.4.1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_element_manager:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_element_manager:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_element_manager:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_element_manager:8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_network_integrity:7.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_network_integrity:7.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_order_and_service_management:7.3.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_order_and_service_management:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_report_manager:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_report_manager:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_report_manager:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_report_manager:8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_route_manager:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_route_manager:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_route_manager:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_session_route_manager:8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:endeca_information_discovery_studio:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_base_platform:12.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_base_platform:13.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_for_fusion_middleware:12.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:financial_services_analytical_applications_infrastructure:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:financial_services_compliance_regulatory_reporting:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:financial_services_funds_transfer_pricing:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_core_banking:11.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_core_banking:11.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_core_banking:11.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_core_banking:11.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_private_banking:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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