CVE-2018-18909

Name: CVE-2018-18909
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-03T16:29:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18909 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. xhEditor 1.2.2 allows XSS via JavaScript code in the SRC attribute of an IFRAME element within the editor's source-code view.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

xhEditor 1.2.2 allows XSS via JavaScript code in the SRC attribute of an IFRAME element within the editor's source-code view.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.86%

54.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xheditor	Xheditor	1.2.2

References

https://github.com/yaniswang/xhEditor/issues/37Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/yaniswang/xhEditor/issues/37Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18909?

xhEditor 1.2.2 allows XSS via JavaScript code in the SRC attribute of an IFRAME element within the editor's source-code view.

How severe is CVE-2018-18909?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18909 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18909?

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-2018-18909?

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Source: NVD / NIST