Is CVE-2018-1229 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-1229 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-1229 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-1229 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1229?

CVE-2018-1229 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2018-1229

CWE-79Published: March 21, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Pivotal Spring Batch Admin, all versions, contains a stored XSS vulnerability in the file upload feature. An unauthenticated malicious user with network access to Spring Batch Admin could store an arbitrary web script that would be executed by other users. This issue has not been patched because Spring Batch Admin has reached end of life.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-1229 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.