How severe is CVE-2018-10515?

CVE-2018-10515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-10515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10515?

CVE-2018-10515 affects Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10515?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-10515 published?

CVE-2018-10515 was published on 2018-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10515

CVE-2018-10515 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple
Published: 2018-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) through 2.2.7, the "file unpack" operation in the admin dashboard contains a remote code execution vulnerability exploitable by an admin user because a .php file can be present in the extracted ZIP archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10515?: In CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) through 2.2.7, the "file unpack" operation in the admin dashboard contains a remote code execution vulnerability exploitable by an admin user because a .php file can be present in the extracted ZIP archive.
How severe is CVE-2018-10515?: CVE-2018-10515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-10515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10515?: CVE-2018-10515 affects Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10515?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-10515 published?: CVE-2018-10515 was published on 2018-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/itodaro/cmsms_cve/blob/master/README.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cmsmadesimple:cms_made_simple:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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