CVE-2018-12273: The /edit URI in the DMS component in Ximdex 4.0 has XSS via the Ciudad or Nombre parameter.

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-12273 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting ximdex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The /edit URI in the DMS component in Ximdex 4.0 has XSS via the Ciudad or Nombre parameter.

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	0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ximdex

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-13 13:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ximdex ximdex DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ximdex sudo apt install ximdex=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold ximdex

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

dnf --showduplicates list ximdex sudo dnf downgrade ximdex-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ximdex

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-2018-12273?

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

Is CVE-2018-12273 being exploited?

CVE-2018-12273 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-2018-12273 affect?

CVE-2018-12273 affects ximdex. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The /edit URI in the DMS component in Ximdex 4.0 has XSS via the Ciudad or Nombre parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2018-12273?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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CVE-2018-11735 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE index.php?action=createaccount in Ximdex 4.0 has XSS via the sname or fname parameter.

References

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