CVE-2018-1000543: Akiee version 0.0.3 contains a XSS leading to code execution due to the use of node integration vulnerability

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-1000543 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting akiee. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Akiee version 0.0.3 contains a XSS leading to code execution due to the use of node integration vulnerability in "Details" of a task is not validated that can result in XSS leading to abritrary code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via The attacker tricks the victim into opening a crafted markdown.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-06-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rockiger

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-26 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rockiger akiee DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison akiee sudo apt install akiee=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold akiee

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

dnf --showduplicates list akiee sudo dnf downgrade akiee-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add akiee

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.

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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-2018-1000543?

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

Is CVE-2018-1000543 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000543 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-2018-1000543 affect?

CVE-2018-1000543 affects akiee. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Akiee version 0.0.3 contains a XSS leading to code execution due to the use of node integration vulnerability in "Details" of a task is not validated that can result in XSS leading to abritrary code execution. This attack appear to be explo

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000543?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

References

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