CVE-2018-16338

CVE-2018-16338 is a high-severity vulnerability in Auracms 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

Description

An issue was discovered in AuraCMS 2.3. There is a CSRF vulnerability that can change the administrator's password via admin.php?mod=users and subsequently add a page or menu, or submit a topic.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16338?
An issue was discovered in AuraCMS 2.3. There is a CSRF vulnerability that can change the administrator's password via admin.php?mod=users and subsequently add a page or menu, or submit a topic.
How severe is CVE-2018-16338?
CVE-2018-16338 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-2018-16338 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16338?
CVE-2018-16338 affects Auracms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16338?
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-2018-16338 published?
CVE-2018-16338 was published on 2018-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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