CVE-2018-25031

Name: CVE-2018-25031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-11T07:15:07.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 42.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-25031 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Swagger UI 4.1.2 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to conduct spoofing attacks. By persuading a victim to open a crafted URL, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to display remote OpenAPI definitions. EPSS estimates a 42.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Swagger UI 4.1.2 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to conduct spoofing attacks. By persuading a victim to open a crafted URL, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to display remote OpenAPI definitions. Note: This was originally claimed to be resolved in 4.1.3. However, third parties have indicated this is not resolved in 4.1.3 and even occurs in that version and possibly others.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

42.33%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Smartbear	Swagger Ui	< 4.1.3

References

https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/issues/4872Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v4.1.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220407-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SWAGGERUI-2314885Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/issues/4872Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-ui/releases/tag/v4.1.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220407-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SWAGGERUI-2314885Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25031?

How severe is CVE-2018-25031?

CVE-2018-25031 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 42.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25031?

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