How severe is CVE-2018-12053?

CVE-2018-12053 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-12053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12053?

CVE-2018-12053 affects Schools Alert Management Script Project Schools Alert Management Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12053?

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-2018-12053 published?

CVE-2018-12053 was published on 2018-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12053

CVE-2018-12053 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schools Alert Management Script Project Schools Alert Management Script with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Schools Alert Management Script Project Schools Alert Management Script
Published: 2018-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Arbitrary File Deletion exists in PHP Scripts Mall Schools Alert Management Script via the img parameter in delete_img.php by using directory traversal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12053?: Arbitrary File Deletion exists in PHP Scripts Mall Schools Alert Management Script via the img parameter in delete_img.php by using directory traversal.
How severe is CVE-2018-12053?: CVE-2018-12053 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-12053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12053?: CVE-2018-12053 affects Schools Alert Management Script Project Schools Alert Management Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12053?: 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-2018-12053 published?: CVE-2018-12053 was published on 2018-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schools_alert_management_script_project:schools_alert_management_script:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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