How severe is CVE-2018-12054?

CVE-2018-12054 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-12054 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12054?

CVE-2018-12054 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-2018-12054?

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-2018-12054 published?

CVE-2018-12054 was published on 2018-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12054

CVE-2018-12054 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 39% places it in the 98th 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: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th 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 Read exists in PHP Scripts Mall Schools Alert Management Script via the f parameter in img.php, aka absolute path traversal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12054?: Arbitrary File Read exists in PHP Scripts Mall Schools Alert Management Script via the f parameter in img.php, aka absolute path traversal.
How severe is CVE-2018-12054?: CVE-2018-12054 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-12054 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12054?: CVE-2018-12054 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-2018-12054?: 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-2018-12054 published?: CVE-2018-12054 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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