MEDIUM

CVE-2018-8831

CVSS v3

6.1

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

52.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Description

A Persistent XSS vulnerability exists in Kodi (formerly XBMC) through 17.6 that allows the execution of arbitrary HTML/script code in the context of the victim user's browser via a playlist.

Technical details

Published: 2018-04-18
Exploit-DB: EDB-44487

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8831?

A Persistent XSS vulnerability exists in Kodi (formerly XBMC) through 17.6 that allows the execution of arbitrary HTML/script code in the context of the victim user's browser via a playlist.

Is CVE-2018-8831 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-8831 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 52.0% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8831?

CVE-2018-8831 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM severity).

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