How severe is CVE-2018-10522?

CVE-2018-10522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-10522 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10522?

CVE-2018-10522 affects Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10522?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-10522 published?

CVE-2018-10522 was published on 2018-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10522

CVE-2018-10522 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
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 view" operation in the admin dashboard contains a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability, exploitable by ordinary users, because the product exposes unrestricted access to the PHP file_get_contents function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10522?: In CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) through 2.2.7, the "file view" operation in the admin dashboard contains a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability, exploitable by ordinary users, because the product exposes unrestricted access to the PHP file_get_contents function.
How severe is CVE-2018-10522?: CVE-2018-10522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-10522 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10522?: CVE-2018-10522 affects Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10522?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-10522 published?: CVE-2018-10522 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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