CVE-2018-17830

Name: CVE-2018-17830
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-01T08:29:01.1+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17830 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The $args variable in addons/mediapool/pages/index.php in REDAXO 5.6.2 is not effectively filtered, because names are not restricted (only values are restricted). The attacker can insert XSS payloads via an index.php?page=mediapool/media&opener_input_field=&args[ substring.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The $args variable in addons/mediapool/pages/index.php in REDAXO 5.6.2 is not effectively filtered, because names are not restricted (only values are restricted). The attacker can insert XSS payloads via an index.php?page=mediapool/media&opener_input_field=&args[ substring.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redaxo	Redaxo	5.6.2

References

https://github.com/redaxo/redaxo4/issues/421Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/redaxo/redaxo4/issues/421Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17830?

How severe is CVE-2018-17830?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17830 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17830?

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