How severe is CVE-2018-16457?

CVE-2018-16457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-16457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16457?

CVE-2018-16457 affects Open Source Real-estate Script Project Open Source Real-estate Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16457?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-16457 published?

CVE-2018-16457 was published on 2018-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16457

CVE-2018-16457 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Open Source Real-estate Script Project Open Source Real-estate Script with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Open Source Real-estate Script Project Open Source Real-estate Script
Published: 2018-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PHP Scripts Mall Open Source Real-estate Script 3.6.2 allows remote attackers to list the wp-content/themes/template_dp_dec2015/img directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16457?: PHP Scripts Mall Open Source Real-estate Script 3.6.2 allows remote attackers to list the wp-content/themes/template_dp_dec2015/img directory.
How severe is CVE-2018-16457?: CVE-2018-16457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-16457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16457?: CVE-2018-16457 affects Open Source Real-estate Script Project Open Source Real-estate Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16457?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16457 published?: CVE-2018-16457 was published on 2018-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://googlequeens.com/2018/09/04/cve-2018-16457-open-source-real-estate-script-3-6-2-directory-traversal/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:open_source_real-estate_script_project:open_source_real-estate_script:3.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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