CVE-2018-11649: Hue 3.12 has XSS via the /pig/save/ name and script parameters.

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-11649 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting hue. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Hue 3.12 has XSS via the /pig/save/ name and script parameters.

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	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gethue

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-01 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gethue hue DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.12

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.12

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hue sudo apt install hue=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.12> sudo apt-mark hold hue

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

dnf --showduplicates list hue sudo dnf downgrade hue-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.12> sudo dnf versionlock add hue

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-2018-11649?

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

Is CVE-2018-11649 being exploited?

CVE-2018-11649 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-2018-11649 affect?

CVE-2018-11649 affects hue. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Hue 3.12 has XSS via the /pig/save/ name and script parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2018-11649?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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