CVE-2018-18943

Name: CVE-2018-18943
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-05T09:29:00.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18943 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in baserCMS before 4.1.4. In the Register New Category feature of the Upload menu, the category name can be used for XSS via the data[UploaderCategory][name] parameter to an admin/uploader/uploader_categories/edit URI.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in baserCMS before 4.1.4. In the Register New Category feature of the Upload menu, the category name can be used for XSS via the data[UploaderCategory][name] parameter to an admin/uploader/uploader_categories/edit URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Basercms	Basercms	< 4.1.4

References

http://sunu11.com/2018/10/31/baserCMS/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://basercms.net/release/4_1_4Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://sunu11.com/2018/10/31/baserCMS/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://basercms.net/release/4_1_4Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18943?

How severe is CVE-2018-18943?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18943 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18943?

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