CVE-2018-12491
CVE-2018-12491 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpok with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Phpok
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PHPOK 4.9.032 has an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the import_f function in framework/admin/modulec_control.php, as demonstrated by uploading a .php file within a .php.zip archive, a similar issue to CVE-2018-8944.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-12491?
- PHPOK 4.9.032 has an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the import_f function in framework/admin/modulec_control.php, as demonstrated by uploading a .php file within a .php.zip archive, a similar issue to CVE-2018-8944.
- How severe is CVE-2018-12491?
- CVE-2018-12491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-12491 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-12491?
- CVE-2018-12491 affects Phpok. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-12491?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-12491 published?
- CVE-2018-12491 was published on 2018-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phpok:phpok:4.9.032:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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