CVE-2018-6227

Name: CVE-2018-6227
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-15T19:29:01.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6227 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Trend Micro Email Encryption Gateway 5.5 could allow an attacker to inject client-side scripts into vulnerable systems.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Trend Micro Email Encryption Gateway 5.5 could allow an attacker to inject client-side scripts into vulnerable systems.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.66%

73.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Email Encryption Gateway	5.5

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1119349Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/trend-micro-email-encryption-gateway-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44166/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1119349Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/trend-micro-email-encryption-gateway-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44166/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6227?

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Trend Micro Email Encryption Gateway 5.5 could allow an attacker to inject client-side scripts into vulnerable systems.

How severe is CVE-2018-6227?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6227 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6227?

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-2018-6227?

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Source: NVD / NIST