CVE-2018-8831
CVE-2018-8831 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kodi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 54% places it in the 99th 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: 54% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Kodi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Persistent XSS vulnerability exists in Kodi (formerly XBMC) through 17.6 that allows the execution of arbitrary HTML/script code in the context of the victim user's browser via a playlist.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8831?
- A Persistent XSS vulnerability exists in Kodi (formerly XBMC) through 17.6 that allows the execution of arbitrary HTML/script code in the context of the victim user's browser via a playlist.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8831?
- CVE-2018-8831 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-2018-8831 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 54% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-8831?
- CVE-2018-8831 affects Kodi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-8831?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-8831 published?
- CVE-2018-8831 was published on 2018-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/36
- https://trac.kodi.tv/ticket/17814
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44487/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kodi:kodi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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