How severe is CVE-2018-14872?

CVE-2018-14872 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-2018-14872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14872?

CVE-2018-14872 affects Rincewind Project Rincewind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14872?

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-2018-14872 published?

CVE-2018-14872 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14872

CVE-2018-14872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rincewind Project Rincewind with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Rincewind Project Rincewind
Published: 2018-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Rincewind 0.1. A reinstall vulnerability exists because the parameter p of index.php and another file named commonPages.php allows an attacker to reinstall the product, with all data reset.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14872?: An issue was discovered in Rincewind 0.1. A reinstall vulnerability exists because the parameter p of index.php and another file named commonPages.php allows an attacker to reinstall the product, with all data reset.
How severe is CVE-2018-14872?: CVE-2018-14872 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-2018-14872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14872?: CVE-2018-14872 affects Rincewind Project Rincewind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14872?: 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-2018-14872 published?: CVE-2018-14872 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/havysec/Useful_Code/blob/master/mycve/004.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rincewind_project:rincewind:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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