CVE-2018-16771
CVE-2018-16771 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hoosk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Hoosk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Hoosk v1.7.0 allows PHP code execution via a SiteUrl that is provided during installation and mishandled in config.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16771?
- Hoosk v1.7.0 allows PHP code execution via a SiteUrl that is provided during installation and mishandled in config.php.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16771?
- CVE-2018-16771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-16771 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16771?
- CVE-2018-16771 affects Hoosk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16771?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-16771 published?
- CVE-2018-16771 was published on 2018-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hoosk:hoosk:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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