How severe is CVE-2018-16454?

CVE-2018-16454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-16454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16454?

CVE-2018-16454 affects Currency Converter Script Project Currency Converter Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16454?

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-2018-16454 published?

CVE-2018-16454 was published on 2018-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16454

CVE-2018-16454 is a high-severity vulnerability in Currency Converter Script Project Currency Converter Script with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Currency Converter Script Project Currency Converter Script
Published: 2018-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PHP Scripts Mall Currency Converter Script 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (web-interface change) via an inverted comma.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16454?: PHP Scripts Mall Currency Converter Script 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (web-interface change) via an inverted comma.
How severe is CVE-2018-16454?: CVE-2018-16454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-16454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16454?: CVE-2018-16454 affects Currency Converter Script Project Currency Converter Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16454?: 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-2018-16454 published?: CVE-2018-16454 was published on 2018-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://googlequeens.com/2018/09/04/cve-2018-16454-currency-converter-script-2-0-5-has-buffer-overflow

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:currency_converter_script_project:currency_converter_script:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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