CVE-2018-5249

Name: CVE-2018-5249
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-05T20:29:00.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5249 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Shaarli before 0.8.5 and 0.9.x before 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code via the login form's username field (aka the login parameter to the ban_canLogin function in index.php).. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Shaarli before 0.8.5 and 0.9.x before 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code via the login form's username field (aka the login parameter to the ban_canLogin function in index.php).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.50%

71.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Shaarli Project	Shaarli	< 0.8.5
Shaarli Project	Shaarli	>= 0.9.0, < 0.9.3

References

https://github.com/shaarli/Shaarli/pull/1046Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/shaarli/Shaarli/releases/tag/v0.8.5Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/shaarli/Shaarli/releases/tag/v0.9.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/shaarli/Shaarli/pull/1046Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/shaarli/Shaarli/releases/tag/v0.8.5Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/shaarli/Shaarli/releases/tag/v0.9.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5249?

How severe is CVE-2018-5249?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5249 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5249?

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