Is CVE-2018-15683 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-15683 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-15683 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-15683 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-15683?

CVE-2018-15683 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2018-15683

CWE-601Published: September 5, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in BTITeam XBTIT. The "returnto" parameter of the login page is vulnerable to an open redirect due to a lack of validation. If a user is already logged in when accessing the page, they will be instantly redirected.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-15683 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.