How severe is CVE-2018-15537?

CVE-2018-15537 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-2018-15537 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15537?

CVE-2018-15537 affects Ocsinventory-ng Ocsinventory Ng. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15537?

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-2018-15537 published?

CVE-2018-15537 was published on 2018-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15537

CVE-2018-15537 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ocsinventory-ng Ocsinventory Ng 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ocsinventory-ng Ocsinventory Ng
Published: 2018-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted file upload (with remote code execution) in OCS Inventory NG ocsreports allows a privileged user to gain access to the server via crafted HTTP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15537?: Unrestricted file upload (with remote code execution) in OCS Inventory NG ocsreports allows a privileged user to gain access to the server via crafted HTTP requests.
How severe is CVE-2018-15537?: CVE-2018-15537 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-2018-15537 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15537?: CVE-2018-15537 affects Ocsinventory-ng Ocsinventory Ng. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15537?: 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-2018-15537 published?: CVE-2018-15537 was published on 2018-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ocsinventory-ng:ocsinventory_ng:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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