CVE-2018-16805

Name: CVE-2018-16805
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-10T23:29:00.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16805 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In b3log Solo 2.9.3, XSS in the Input page under the Publish Articles menu, with an ID of linkAddress stored in the link JSON field, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary Web scripts or HTML via a crafted site name provided by an administrator.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In b3log Solo 2.9.3, XSS in the Input page under the Publish Articles menu, with an ID of linkAddress stored in the link JSON field, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary Web scripts or HTML via a crafted site name provided by an administrator.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
B3log	Solo	2.9.3

References

https://github.com/b3log/solo/issues/12501Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/b3log/solo/issues/12501Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16805?

How severe is CVE-2018-16805?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16805 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16805?

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