CVE-2018-10680
CWE-79Published: May 2, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Z-BlogPHP 1.5.2 has a stored Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability exploitable by an administrator who navigates to "Web site settings --> Basic setting --> Website title" and enters an XSS payload via the zb_system/cmd.php ZC_BLOG_NAME parameter. NOTE: the vendor disputes the security relevance, noting it is "just a functional bug.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-10680 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-10680 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts