CVE-2018-18271

Name: CVE-2018-18271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-12T19:29:00.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18271 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. XSS exists in CMS Made Simple version 2.2.7 via the m1_extra parameter in an admin/moduleinterface.php "Content-->News-->Add Article" action.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XSS exists in CMS Made Simple version 2.2.7 via the m1_extra parameter in an admin/moduleinterface.php "Content-->News-->Add Article" action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cmsmadesimple	Cms Made Simple	2.2.7

References

https://github.com/cmsmadesimple/cmsmadesimple-2-0/issues/13Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cmsmadesimple/cmsmadesimple-2-0/issues/13Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18271?

XSS exists in CMS Made Simple version 2.2.7 via the m1_extra parameter in an admin/moduleinterface.php "Content-->News-->Add Article" action.

How severe is CVE-2018-18271?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18271 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18271?

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