How severe is CVE-2018-15177?

CVE-2018-15177 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-15177 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15177?

CVE-2018-15177 affects Gxlcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15177?

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-2018-15177 published?

CVE-2018-15177 was published on 2018-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15177

CVE-2018-15177 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gxlcms 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Gxlcms
Published: 2018-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Gxlcms 2.0, a news/index.php?s=Admin-Admin-Insert CSRF attack can add an administrator account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15177?: In Gxlcms 2.0, a news/index.php?s=Admin-Admin-Insert CSRF attack can add an administrator account.
How severe is CVE-2018-15177?: CVE-2018-15177 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-15177 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15177?: CVE-2018-15177 affects Gxlcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15177?: 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-2018-15177 published?: CVE-2018-15177 was published on 2018-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gxlcms:gxlcms:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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