CVE-2018-1000163

Name: CVE-2018-1000163
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-18T19:29:00.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1000163 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Floodlight version 1.2 and earlier contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web console that can result in javascript injections into the web page. This attack appears to be exploitable via the victim browsing the web console.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Floodlight version 1.2 and earlier contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web console that can result in javascript injections into the web page. This attack appears to be exploitable via the victim browsing the web console.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.69%

48.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Projectfloodlight	Floodlight	<= 1.2

References

https://xiaofen9.github.io/blog/floodlight-rce/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://xiaofen9.github.io/blog/floodlight-rce/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000163?

How severe is CVE-2018-1000163?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1000163 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000163?

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Source: NVD / NIST