CVE-2018-20165

Name: CVE-2018-20165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-22T20:29:00.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20165 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OpenText Portal 7.4.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the vgnextoid parameter to a menuitem URI.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OpenText Portal 7.4.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the vgnextoid parameter to a menuitem URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.52%

71.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opentext	Opentext Portal	7.4.4

References

https://github.com/hect0rS/Reflected-XSS-on-Opentext-Portal-v7.4.4/blob/master/readme.mdThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/hect0rS/Reflected-XSS-on-Opentext-Portal-v7.4.4/blob/master/readme.mdThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20165?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OpenText Portal 7.4.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the vgnextoid parameter to a menuitem URI.

How severe is CVE-2018-20165?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20165 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20165?

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-2018-20165?

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Source: NVD / NIST