How severe is CVE-2018-12256?

CVE-2018-12256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-12256 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12256?

CVE-2018-12256 affects Litecart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12256?

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-2018-12256 published?

CVE-2018-12256 was published on 2018-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12256

CVE-2018-12256 is a high-severity vulnerability in Litecart with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Litecart
Published: 2018-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

admin/vqmods.app/vqmods.inc.php in LiteCart before 2.1.3 allows remote authenticated attackers to upload a malicious file (resulting in remote code execution) by using the text/xml or application/xml Content-Type in a public_html/admin/?app=vqmods&doc=vqmods request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12256?: admin/vqmods.app/vqmods.inc.php in LiteCart before 2.1.3 allows remote authenticated attackers to upload a malicious file (resulting in remote code execution) by using the text/xml or application/xml Content-Type in a public_html/admin/?app=vqmods&doc=vqmods request.
How severe is CVE-2018-12256?: CVE-2018-12256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-12256 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12256?: CVE-2018-12256 affects Litecart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12256?: 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-2018-12256 published?: CVE-2018-12256 was published on 2018-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:litecart:litecart:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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