How severe is CVE-2018-16549?

CVE-2018-16549 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-2018-16549 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16549?

CVE-2018-16549 affects Php File Browser Script Project Php File Browser Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16549?

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

When was CVE-2018-16549 published?

CVE-2018-16549 was published on 2018-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16549

CVE-2018-16549 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php File Browser Script Project Php File Browser 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Php File Browser Script Project Php File Browser Script
Published: 2018-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HScripts PHP File Browser Script v1.0 allows Directory Traversal via the index.php path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16549?: HScripts PHP File Browser Script v1.0 allows Directory Traversal via the index.php path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2018-16549?: CVE-2018-16549 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-2018-16549 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16549?: CVE-2018-16549 affects Php File Browser Script Project Php File Browser Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16549?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16549 published?: CVE-2018-16549 was published on 2018-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149204

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:php_file_browser_script_project:php_file_browser_script:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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