CVE-2018-1000129: An XSS vulnerability exists in the Jolokia agent version 1.3.7 in the HTTP servlet that allows an attacker to

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-1000129 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting jolokia. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An XSS vulnerability exists in the Jolokia agent version 1.3.7 in the HTTP servlet that allows an attacker to execute malicious javascript in the victim's browser.

Why this priority

EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	24.7% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jolokia

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-14 13:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.3.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jolokia || rpm -q jolokia || jolokia --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jolokia sudo apt install jolokia=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.7> sudo apt-mark hold jolokia

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list jolokia sudo dnf downgrade jolokia-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.7> sudo dnf versionlock add jolokia

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Jolokia 1.3.7 - Cross-Site Scripting

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000129?

jolokia: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000129 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000129 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-2018-1000129 affect?

CVE-2018-1000129 affects jolokia. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). An XSS vulnerability exists in the Jolokia agent version 1.3.7 in the HTTP servlet that allows an attacker to execute malicious javascript in the victim's browser.

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000129?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-10899 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE DOWNGRADE A flaw was found in Jolokia versions from 1.2 to before 1.6.1

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