CVE-2018-25178 Easyndexer 1.0 Arbitrary File Download via showtif.php
Unauthenticated attackers can download sensitive system files by manipulating the file parameter in showtif.php.
- 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-2018-25178?
CVE-2018-25178 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Sourceforge Easyndexer, published on 6 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Easyndexer 1.0 contains an arbitrary file download vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download sensitive files by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to showtif.php with arbitrary file paths in the file parameter to retrieve system files like configuration and initialization files.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25178?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rul10 Easyndexer.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25178?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25178 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-2018-25178 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25178 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Sourceforge Easyndexer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r54p-xv62-5qww.