CVE-2018-18717

Name: CVE-2018-18717
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-29T12:29:06.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18717 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Eleanor CMS through 2015-03-19. XSS exists via the ajax.php?direct=admin&file=autocomplete&query=[XSS] URI.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Eleanor CMS through 2015-03-19. XSS exists via the ajax.php?direct=admin&file=autocomplete&query=[XSS] URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eleanor-Cms	Eleanor Cms	<= 2015-03-19

References

https://github.com/Sunvas/Eleanor-CMS/issues/5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Sunvas/Eleanor-CMS/issues/5Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 29, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18717?

An issue was discovered in Eleanor CMS through 2015-03-19. XSS exists via the ajax.php?direct=admin&file=autocomplete&query=[XSS] URI.

How severe is CVE-2018-18717?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18717 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18717?

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-2018-18717?

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Source: NVD / NIST