CVE-2018-18449
CVE-2018-18449 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phome Empirecms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-352
- Affected product: Phome Empirecms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
EmpireCMS 7.5 allows CSRF for adding a user account via an enews=AddUser action to e/admin/user/ListUser.php, a similar issue to CVE-2018-16339.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-18449?
- EmpireCMS 7.5 allows CSRF for adding a user account via an enews=AddUser action to e/admin/user/ListUser.php, a similar issue to CVE-2018-16339.
- How severe is CVE-2018-18449?
- CVE-2018-18449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-18449 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-18449?
- CVE-2018-18449 affects Phome Empirecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-18449?
- 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-2018-18449 published?
- CVE-2018-18449 was published on 2019-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phome:empirecms:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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