CVE-2018-5479 json
FoxSash ImgHosting 1.5 (according to footer information) is vulnerable to XSS attacks.
published 2018-01-15 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-17248
- cvss
- 6.1
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.1%
- EPSS 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
FoxSash ImgHosting 1.5 (according to footer information) is vulnerable to XSS attacks. The affected function is its search engine via the search parameter to the default URI. Since there is an user/admin login interface, it's possible for attackers to steal sessions of users and thus admin(s). By sending users an infected URL, code will be executed.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-43567)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-43567 ImgHosting 1.5 - Cross-Site Scripting webapps, 2018-01-15
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.1 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/43567/
exploit, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-5479
- NVD CVE-2018-5479
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