CVE-2018-16339

CVE-2018-16339 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phome Empirecms 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 EmpireCMS 7.0. There is a CSRF vulnerability that can add administrators via upload/e/admin/user/AddUser.php?enews=AddUser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16339?
An issue was discovered in EmpireCMS 7.0. There is a CSRF vulnerability that can add administrators via upload/e/admin/user/AddUser.php?enews=AddUser.
How severe is CVE-2018-16339?
CVE-2018-16339 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-2018-16339 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16339?
CVE-2018-16339 affects Phome Empirecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16339?
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-2018-16339 published?
CVE-2018-16339 was published on 2018-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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