CVE-2018-5690

Name: CVE-2018-5690
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-14T04:29:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5690 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/users.php in Dotclear 2.12.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the nb parameter (aka the page limit number).. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/users.php in Dotclear 2.12.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the nb parameter (aka the page limit number).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dotclear	Dotclear	2.12.1

References

http://dev.dotclear.org/2.0/changeset/3b0b868d58b00a1b216e0dc13c461bb3550ed3daVendor Advisory
https://hg.dotclear.org/dotclear/rev/3b0b868d58b0Vendor Advisory
http://dev.dotclear.org/2.0/changeset/3b0b868d58b00a1b216e0dc13c461bb3550ed3daVendor Advisory
https://hg.dotclear.org/dotclear/rev/3b0b868d58b0Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5690?

How severe is CVE-2018-5690?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5690 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5690?

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