PatchTheCVECVE-2018-17061: BullGuard Safe Browsing before 18.1.355.9 allows XSS on Google, Bing, and Yahoo! pages via domains indexed in
CVE-2018-17061 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting safe browsing. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
BullGuard Safe Browsing before 18.1.355.9 allows XSS on Google, Bing, and Yahoo! pages via domains indexed in search results.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
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 | 0.7% (top 46%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2018-09-15 |
| 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-2018-17061?
safe browsing: upgrade to 18.1.355.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-17061 being exploited?
CVE-2018-17061 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-2018-17061 affect?
CVE-2018-17061 affects safe browsing. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). BullGuard Safe Browsing before 18.1.355.9 allows XSS on Google, Bing, and Yahoo! pages via domains indexed in search results.
How urgent is CVE-2018-17061?
Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.