CVE-2018-6655: PHP Scripts Mall Doctor Search Script 1.0.2 has Stored XSS via an arbitrary profile field.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-6655 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting doctor search script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP Scripts Mall Doctor Search Script 1.0.2 has Stored XSS via an arbitrary profile field.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-02-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: doctor search script project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-02-07 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

doctor search script project doctor search script DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy doctor-search-script || rpm -q doctor-search-script || doctor-search-script --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison doctor-search-script sudo apt install doctor-search-script=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold doctor-search-script

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

dnf --showduplicates list doctor-search-script sudo dnf downgrade doctor-search-script-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add doctor-search-script

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-6655?

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

Is CVE-2018-6655 being exploited?

CVE-2018-6655 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-2018-6655 affect?

CVE-2018-6655 affects doctor search script. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). PHP Scripts Mall Doctor Search Script 1.0.2 has Stored XSS via an arbitrary profile field.

How urgent is CVE-2018-6655?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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