CVE-2018-17218
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.65%
Last modified
CVE-2018-17218 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in PTC ThingWorx Platform 6.5 through 8.2. There is reflected XSS in the SQUEAL search function.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in PTC ThingWorx Platform 6.5 through 8.2. There is reflected XSS in the SQUEAL search function.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ptc | Thingworx Platform | >= 6.5.0, <= 8.2.0 |
References
- https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article?n=CS291004Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article?n=CS291004Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17218?
An issue was discovered in PTC ThingWorx Platform 6.5 through 8.2. There is reflected XSS in the SQUEAL search function.
How severe is CVE-2018-17218?
CVE-2018-17218 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17218?
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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