CVE-2018-12229

Name: CVE-2018-12229
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-12T11:29:00.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12229 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Public Knowledge Project (PKP) Open Journal System (OJS) 3.0.0 to 3.1.1-1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the templates/frontend/pages/search.tpl parameter (aka the By Author field).. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Public Knowledge Project (PKP) Open Journal System (OJS) 3.0.0 to 3.1.1-1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the templates/frontend/pages/search.tpl parameter (aka the By Author field).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.80%

75.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sfu	Open Journal System	> 3.0.0, <= 3.1.1-1

References

https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-3-1-1-2-and-omp-3-1-1-3-released/45937Vendor Advisory
https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/xss-vulnerability-alert/45938Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/issues/3785Third Party Advisory
https://metamorfosec.com/Files/Advisories/METS-2018-001-A_XSS_Vulnerability_in_OJS_3.0.0_to_3.1.1-1.txtThird Party Advisory
https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-3-1-1-2-and-omp-3-1-1-3-released/45937Vendor Advisory
https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/xss-vulnerability-alert/45938Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/issues/3785Third Party Advisory
https://metamorfosec.com/Files/Advisories/METS-2018-001-A_XSS_Vulnerability_in_OJS_3.0.0_to_3.1.1-1.txtThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12229?

How severe is CVE-2018-12229?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12229 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12229?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST