CVE-2018-17218

Name: CVE-2018-17218
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-01T01:29:00.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

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: Oct 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-17218?

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Source: NVD / NIST