PatchTheCVECVE-2018-9856: Kotti before 1.3.2 and 2.x before 2.0.0b2 has CSRF in the local roles implementation, as demonstrated by trigg
CVE-2018-9856 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting kotti. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Kotti before 1.3.2 and 2.x before 2.0.0b2 has CSRF in the local roles implementation, as demonstrated by triggering a permission change via a /admin-document/@@share request.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2018-04-09 |
| 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-2018-9856?
kotti: upgrade to 1.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-9856 being exploited?
CVE-2018-9856 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-2018-9856 affect?
CVE-2018-9856 affects kotti. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Kotti before 1.3.2 and 2.x before 2.0.0b2 has CSRF in the local roles implementation, as demonstrated by triggering a permission change via a /admin-document/@@share request.
How urgent is CVE-2018-9856?
Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference