PatchTheCVECVE-2018-14777: An issue was discovered in DataLife Engine (DLE) through 13.0
CVE-2018-14777 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting datalife engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in DataLife Engine (DLE) through 13.0. An attacker can use XSS (related to the /addnews.html and /index.php?do=addnews URIs) to send a malicious script to unsuspecting Admins or users.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2018-08-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2018-14777?
datalife engine: upgrade to newer than 13.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-14777 being exploited?
CVE-2018-14777 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-2018-14777 affect?
CVE-2018-14777 affects datalife engine. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). An issue was discovered in DataLife Engine (DLE) through 13.0. An attacker can use XSS (related to the /addnews.html and /index.php?do=addnews URIs) to send a malicious script to unsuspecting Admins or users.
How urgent is CVE-2018-14777?
Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference