CVE-2018-16980

Name: CVE-2018-16980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-12T23:29:00.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16980 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. dotCMS V5.0.1 has XSS in the /html/portlet/ext/contentlet/image_tools/index.jsp fieldName and inode parameters.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

dotCMS V5.0.1 has XSS in the /html/portlet/ext/contentlet/image_tools/index.jsp fieldName and inode parameters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dotcms	Dotcms	5.0.1

References

https://github.com/dotCMS/core/issues/15274Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/issues/15274Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16980?

dotCMS V5.0.1 has XSS in the /html/portlet/ext/contentlet/image_tools/index.jsp fieldName and inode parameters.

How severe is CVE-2018-16980?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16980 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16980?

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-2018-16980?

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Source: NVD / NIST