How severe is CVE-2018-8903?

CVE-2018-8903 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-2018-8903 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8903?

CVE-2018-8903 affects Open-audit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8903?

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

When was CVE-2018-8903 published?

CVE-2018-8903 was published on 2018-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8903

CVE-2018-8903 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Open-audit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Open-audit
Published: 2018-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Open-AudIT Professional 2.1 allows XSS via the Name or Description field on the Credentials screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8903?: Open-AudIT Professional 2.1 allows XSS via the Name or Description field on the Credentials screen.
How severe is CVE-2018-8903?: CVE-2018-8903 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-2018-8903 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8903?: CVE-2018-8903 affects Open-audit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8903?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-8903 published?: CVE-2018-8903 was published on 2018-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:open-audit:open-audit:2.1:*:*:*:professional:*:*:*

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