How severe is CVE-2018-1306?

CVE-2018-1306 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-2018-1306 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1306?

CVE-2018-1306 affects Apache Pluto. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1306?

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-2018-1306 published?

CVE-2018-1306 was published on 2018-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1306

CVE-2018-1306 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Pluto with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 44% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 44% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apache Pluto
Published: 2018-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The PortletV3AnnotatedDemo Multipart Portlet war file code provided in Apache Pluto version 3.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to restrict path information provided during a file upload. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain configuration data and other sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1306?: The PortletV3AnnotatedDemo Multipart Portlet war file code provided in Apache Pluto version 3.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to restrict path information provided during a file upload. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain configuration data and other sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2018-1306?: CVE-2018-1306 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-2018-1306 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1306?: CVE-2018-1306 affects Apache Pluto. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1306?: 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-2018-1306 published?: CVE-2018-1306 was published on 2018-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:pluto:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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