CVE-2018-18869 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 31 Oct 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can upload and execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in EmpireCMS, requiring immediate patching.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-18869?

CVE-2018-18869 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

EmpireCMS V7.5 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code via ..%2F directory traversal in a .php filename in the upload/e/admin/ecmscom.php path parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18869?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phome Empirecms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18869?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18869 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2018-18869 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18869 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4vx5-4pfx-2jm6.