PatchTheCVECVE-2018-17981: Lifesize Express ls ex2_4.7.10 2000 (14) devices allow XSS via the interface/interface.php brand parameter.
CVE-2018-17981 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting express 220 firmware, room 220i firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Lifesize Express ls ex2_4.7.10 2000 (14) devices allow XSS via the interface/interface.php brand 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 | 0.8% (top 44%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2020-01-22 |
| 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-2018-17981?
express 220 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; room 220i firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-17981 being exploited?
CVE-2018-17981 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-2018-17981 affect?
CVE-2018-17981 affects express 220 firmware, room 220i firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Lifesize Express ls ex2_4.7.10 2000 (14) devices allow XSS via the interface/interface.php brand parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2018-17981?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference