CVE-2018-14476

Name: CVE-2018-14476
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-31T16:15:11.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14476 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. GeniXCMS 1.1.5 has XSS via the dbuser or dbhost parameter during step 1 of installation.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GeniXCMS 1.1.5 has XSS via the dbuser or dbhost parameter during step 1 of installation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Metalgenix	Genixcms	1.1.5

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151006/GeniXCMS-1.1.5-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/88Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151006/GeniXCMS-1.1.5-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/88Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14476?

GeniXCMS 1.1.5 has XSS via the dbuser or dbhost parameter during step 1 of installation.

How severe is CVE-2018-14476?

CVE-2018-14476 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14476?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-14476?

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Source: NVD / NIST