CVE-2018-1000883

What it is

Elixir Plug Plug version All contains a Header Injection vulnerability in Connection that can result in Given a cookie value, Headers can be added. This attack appear to be exploitable via Crafting a value to be sent as a cookie. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in >= 1.3.5 or ~> 1.2.5 or ~> 1.1.9 or ~> 1.0.6.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

1.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2018-12-20 21:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:33 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2018-12-20 21:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:33 UTC

Exploit probability

1.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-20 · Improper input validation

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Plug Project Plug ≤ 1.1.9
• Plug Project Plug ≤ 1.2.5
• Plug Project Plug < 1.3.5
• Plug Project Plug

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 6.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

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