CVE-2018-17848
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The html package (aka x/net/html) through 2018-09-25 in Go mishandles <math><template><mn><b></template>, leading to a "panic: runtime error" (index out of range) in (*insertionModeStack).pop in node.go, called from inHeadIM, during an html.Parse call.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-10-01
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-17848?
The html package (aka x/net/html) through 2018-09-25 in Go mishandles <math><template><mn><b></template>, leading to a "panic: runtime error" (index out of range) in (*insertionModeStack).pop in node.go, called from inHeadIM, during an html.Parse call.
Is CVE-2018-17848 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-17848 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-17848?
CVE-2018-17848 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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