CVE-2018-8831
MediumPublic exploitA 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.
Published Apr 18, 2018 · Updated May 20, 2026 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2018-8831
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-8831 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.1 v3.1) affecting Kodi.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Kodi 18.2-r0, Kodi <=17.6, Kodi 17.6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
6.1
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
52%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Affected Products
29 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| KodiKodi | See advisory | 17.6 |
Patched Releases
Kodi
18.2-r0, <=17.6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 18, 2018
Last updated
May 20, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisoryhttps://trac.kodi.tv/ticket/17814
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-8831
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-8831
- exploit20180417 Kodi <= 17.6 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
- exploitExploitDB-44487
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Kodi. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Kodi 18.2-r0, Kodi <=17.6, Kodi 17.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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