How severe is CVE-2018-17936?

CVE-2018-17936 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-2018-17936 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17936?

CVE-2018-17936 affects Nuuo Nuuo Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17936?

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-2018-17936 published?

CVE-2018-17936 was published on 2018-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17936

CVE-2018-17936 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nuuo Nuuo Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Nuuo Nuuo Cms
Published: 2018-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NUUO CMS All versions 3.3 and prior the application allows the upload of arbitrary files that can modify or overwrite configuration files to the server, which could allow remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17936?: NUUO CMS All versions 3.3 and prior the application allows the upload of arbitrary files that can modify or overwrite configuration files to the server, which could allow remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-17936?: CVE-2018-17936 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-2018-17936 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17936?: CVE-2018-17936 affects Nuuo Nuuo Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17936?: 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-2018-17936 published?: CVE-2018-17936 was published on 2018-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-284-02

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nuuo:nuuo_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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