CVE-2018-5232

Name: CVE-2018-5232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-18T14:29:00.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5232 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The EditIssue.jspa resource in Atlassian Jira before version 7.6.7 and from version 7.7.0 before version 7.10.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the issuetype parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The EditIssue.jspa resource in Atlassian Jira before version 7.6.7 and from version 7.7.0 before version 7.10.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the issuetype parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atlassian	Jira	< 7.6.7
Atlassian	Jira Server	>= 7.7.0, < 7.10.1

References

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-67410Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-67410Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5232?

How severe is CVE-2018-5232?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5232 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5232?

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