PatchTheCVECVE-2018-8071: Mautic before v2.13.0 has stored XSS via a theme config file.
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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE
CVE-2018-8071 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting mautic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Mautic before v2.13.0 has stored XSS via a theme config file.
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 | 0.8% (top 43%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2018-04-18 |
| 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
mautic mautic UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.13.0
Fixed in: 2.13.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy mautic || rpm -q mautic || mautic --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.13.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mautic
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade mautic
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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-2018-8071?
mautic: upgrade to 2.13.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-8071 being exploited?
CVE-2018-8071 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-2018-8071 affect?
CVE-2018-8071 affects mautic. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Mautic before v2.13.0 has stored XSS via a theme config file.
How urgent is CVE-2018-8071?
Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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