CVE-2020-18998

Name: CVE-2020-18998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-27T19:15:07.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-18998 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Blog_mini v1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the component '/admin/custom/blog-plugin/add'.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Blog_mini v1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the component '/admin/custom/blog-plugin/add'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blog Mini Project	Blog Mini	1.0

References

https://github.com/xpleaf/Blog_mini/issues/44Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xpleaf/Blog_mini/issues/44Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 27, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-18998?

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Blog_mini v1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the component '/admin/custom/blog-plugin/add'.

How severe is CVE-2020-18998?

CVE-2020-18998 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18998?

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