CVE-2018-1000160: RisingStack protect version 1.2.0 and earlier contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in isXss() f

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-1000160?

protect: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-1000160 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000160 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-2018-1000160 affect?

CVE-2018-1000160 affects protect. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). RisingStack protect version 1.2.0 and earlier contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in isXss() function in lib/rules/xss.js that can result in dangerous XSS strings being validated as safe. This attack appears to be exploitabl

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-1000160?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2018-1000160 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting protect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RisingStack protect version 1.2.0 and earlier contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in isXss() function in lib/rules/xss.js that can result in dangerous XSS strings being validated as safe. This attack appears to be exploitable via A number of XSS strings(26) detailed in the GitHub issue #16.

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	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-04-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: risingstack

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-04-18 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

risingstack protect UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade protect

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade protect

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-2018-1000160?

protect: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000160 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000160 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-2018-1000160 affect?

CVE-2018-1000160 affects protect. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). RisingStack protect version 1.2.0 and earlier contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in isXss() function in lib/rules/xss.js that can result in dangerous XSS strings being validated as safe. This attack appears to be exploitabl

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000160?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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