Is CVE-2018-18362 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-18362 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-18362 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-18362 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-18362?

CVE-2018-18362 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2018-18362

CWE-79Published: December 6, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Norton Password Manager for Android (formerly Norton Identity Safe) may be susceptible to a cross site scripting (XSS) exploit, which is a type of issue that can enable attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users. A cross-site scripting vulnerability may be used by attackers to potentially bypass access controls such as the same-origin policy.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-18362 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.