CVE-2018-9163

Name: CVE-2018-9163
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-02T12:29:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9163 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Recovery Manager Plus before 5.3 (Build 5350) allows remote authenticated users (with Add New Technician permissions) to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the loginName field to technicianAction.do.. EPSS estimates a 4.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Recovery Manager Plus before 5.3 (Build 5350) allows remote authenticated users (with Add New Technician permissions) to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the loginName field to technicianAction.do.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.99%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zohocorp	Manageengine Recovery Manager Plus	< 5.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103773Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gurelahmet.com/cve-2018-9163-zoho-manageengine-recovery-manager-plus-5-3-build-5330-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44666/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.manageengine.com/ad-recovery-manager/release-notes.html#5350Release Notes
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103773Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gurelahmet.com/cve-2018-9163-zoho-manageengine-recovery-manager-plus-5-3-build-5330-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44666/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.manageengine.com/ad-recovery-manager/release-notes.html#5350Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9163?

How severe is CVE-2018-9163?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9163 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9163?

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