CVE-2018-8716

Name: CVE-2018-8716
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-25T20:29:00.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 39.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8716 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WSO2 Identity Server before 5.5.0 has XSS via the dashboard, allowing attacks by low-privileged attackers.. EPSS estimates a 39.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WSO2 Identity Server before 5.5.0 has XSS via the dashboard, allowing attacks by low-privileged attackers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

39.33%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wso2	Identity Server	< 5.5.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147330/WSO2-Identity-Server-5.3.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/45Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541954/100/0/threadedExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44531/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/multiple-stored-xss-vulnerabilities-in-wso2-carbon-and-dashboard-server/index.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147330/WSO2-Identity-Server-5.3.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/45Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541954/100/0/threadedExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44531/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/multiple-stored-xss-vulnerabilities-in-wso2-carbon-and-dashboard-server/index.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8716?

WSO2 Identity Server before 5.5.0 has XSS via the dashboard, allowing attacks by low-privileged attackers.

How severe is CVE-2018-8716?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8716 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8716?

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-2018-8716?

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Source: NVD / NIST