PatchTheCVECVE-2018-7663: An issue was discovered in resources/views/layouts/app.blade.php in Voten.co before 2017-08-25
CVE-2018-7663 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting voten. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in resources/views/layouts/app.blade.php in Voten.co before 2017-08-25. An unescaped template literal in the bio field of a user profile (resources/views/layouts/app.blade.php) allows for server-side template injection of arbitrary JavaScript.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
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 | 0.9% (top 40%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2018-03-05 |
| 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-2018-7663?
voten: upgrade to 2017-08-25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-7663 being exploited?
CVE-2018-7663 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-2018-7663 affect?
CVE-2018-7663 affects voten. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). An issue was discovered in resources/views/layouts/app.blade.php in Voten.co before 2017-08-25. An unescaped template literal in the bio field of a user profile (resources/views/layouts/app.blade.php) allows for server-side template injecti
How urgent is CVE-2018-7663?
Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference