CVE-2018-16516

Name: CVE-2018-16516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-05T14:29:01.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16516 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. helpers.py in Flask-Admin 1.5.2 has Reflected XSS via a crafted URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

helpers.py in Flask-Admin 1.5.2 has Reflected XSS via a crafted URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Flask-Admin Project	Flask-Admin	1.5.2

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16516?

helpers.py in Flask-Admin 1.5.2 has Reflected XSS via a crafted URL.

How severe is CVE-2018-16516?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16516 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16516?

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-2018-16516?

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Source: NVD / NIST