CVE-2018-15601
CVE-2018-15601 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Elefantcms 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Elefantcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
apps/filemanager/handlers/upload/drop.php in Elefant CMS 2.0.3 performs a urldecode step too late in the "Cannot upload executable files" protection mechanism.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-15601?
- apps/filemanager/handlers/upload/drop.php in Elefant CMS 2.0.3 performs a urldecode step too late in the "Cannot upload executable files" protection mechanism.
- How severe is CVE-2018-15601?
- CVE-2018-15601 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-2018-15601 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-15601?
- CVE-2018-15601 affects Elefantcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-15601?
- 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-2018-15601 published?
- CVE-2018-15601 was published on 2018-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:elefantcms:elefantcms:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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