CVE-2011-5018: Koala Framework before 2011-11-21 has XSS via the request_uri parameter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2011-5018?

koala framework: upgrade to 2011-11-21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2011-5018 being exploited?

CVE-2011-5018 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2011-5018 affect?

CVE-2011-5018 affects koala framework. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Koala Framework before 2011-11-21 has XSS via the request_uri parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2011-5018?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2011-5018 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting koala framework. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Koala Framework before 2011-11-21 has XSS via the request_uri parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: koala-framework

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-08 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

koala-framework koala framework UPGRADE

Affected: < 2011-11-21

Fixed in: 2011-11-21

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy koala-framework || rpm -q koala-framework || koala-framework --version

2. UPGRADE to 2011-11-21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade koala-framework

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade koala-framework

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2011-5018?

koala framework: upgrade to 2011-11-21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-5018 being exploited?

CVE-2011-5018 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2011-5018 affect?

CVE-2011-5018 affects koala framework. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Koala Framework before 2011-11-21 has XSS via the request_uri parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2011-5018?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

References

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