How severe is CVE-2018-8716?

CVE-2018-8716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-8716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8716?

CVE-2018-8716 affects Wso2 Identity Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8716?

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

When was CVE-2018-8716 published?

CVE-2018-8716 was published on 2018-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8716

CVE-2018-8716 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wso2 Identity Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wso2 Identity Server
Published: 2018-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WSO2 Identity Server before 5.5.0 has XSS via the dashboard, allowing attacks by low-privileged attackers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8716?: WSO2 Identity Server before 5.5.0 has XSS via the dashboard, allowing attacks by low-privileged attackers.
How severe is CVE-2018-8716?: CVE-2018-8716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-8716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8716?: CVE-2018-8716 affects Wso2 Identity Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-8716 published?: CVE-2018-8716 was published on 2018-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wso2:identity_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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