How severe is CVE-2018-18323?

CVE-2018-18323 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-18323 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18323?

CVE-2018-18323 affects Control-webpanel Webpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18323?

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-2018-18323 published?

CVE-2018-18323 was published on 2018-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18323

CVE-2018-18323 is a high-severity vulnerability in Control-webpanel Webpanel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 71% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 71% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Control-webpanel Webpanel
Published: 2018-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CentOS-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.480 has Local File Inclusion via directory traversal with an admin/index.php?module=file_editor&file=/../ URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18323?: CentOS-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.480 has Local File Inclusion via directory traversal with an admin/index.php?module=file_editor&file=/../ URI.
How severe is CVE-2018-18323?: CVE-2018-18323 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-18323 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18323?: CVE-2018-18323 affects Control-webpanel Webpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18323?: 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-2018-18323 published?: CVE-2018-18323 was published on 2018-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:control-webpanel:webpanel:0.9.8.480:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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