CVE-2018-8973
CVE-2018-8973 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Otcms 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% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Otcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OTCMS 3.20 allows XSS by adding a keyword or link to an article, as demonstrated by an admin/keyWord_deal.php?mudi=add request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8973?
- OTCMS 3.20 allows XSS by adding a keyword or link to an article, as demonstrated by an admin/keyWord_deal.php?mudi=add request.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8973?
- CVE-2018-8973 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-2018-8973 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-8973?
- CVE-2018-8973 affects Otcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-8973?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-8973 published?
- CVE-2018-8973 was published on 2018-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:otcms:otcms:3.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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