CVE-2018-6834

Name: CVE-2018-6834
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-08T07:29:01.1+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6834 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. static/js/pad_utils.js in Etherpad Lite before v1.6.3 has XSS via window.location.href.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

static/js/pad_utils.js in Etherpad Lite before v1.6.3 has XSS via window.location.href.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Etherpad	Etherpad Lite	< 1.6.3

References

https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/commit/a03422b09468cdd5f192b05643311c705447588bPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/releases/tag/1.6.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/commit/a03422b09468cdd5f192b05643311c705447588bPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/releases/tag/1.6.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6834?

static/js/pad_utils.js in Etherpad Lite before v1.6.3 has XSS via window.location.href.

How severe is CVE-2018-6834?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6834 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6834?

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-2018-6834?

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Source: NVD / NIST