CVE-2018-16639

Name: CVE-2018-16639
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-13T13:29:02.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16639 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Typesetter 5.1 allows XSS via the index.php/Admin LABEL parameter during new page creation.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Typesetter 5.1 allows XSS via the index.php/Admin LABEL parameter during new page creation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Typesettercms	Typesetter	5.1

References

https://github.com/security-provensec/CVE-2018-16639Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/security-provensec/CVE-2018-16639Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16639?

Typesetter 5.1 allows XSS via the index.php/Admin LABEL parameter during new page creation.

How severe is CVE-2018-16639?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16639 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16639?

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-2018-16639?

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Source: NVD / NIST