CVE-2018-6958 json
VMware vRealize Automation (vRA) prior to 7.3.1 contains a vulnerability that may allow for a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
published 2018-04-13 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-18702
- cvss
- 6.1
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 64%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
VMware vRealize Automation (vRA) prior to 7.3.1 contains a vulnerability that may allow for a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. Exploitation of this issue may lead to the compromise of the vRA user's workstation.
Patch / fix
- vmware vrealize_automation 7.3.1
Exploit prediction
1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
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 |
Affected products
- VMware vRealize Automation
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
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vmware.com
/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0009.html
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/103752
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1040676
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-6958
- NVD CVE-2018-6958
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