CVE-2018-18485

CVE-2018-18485 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpshe with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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

Description

An issue was discovered in PHPSHE 1.7. admin.php?mod=db&act=del allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the dbname parameter. This can be leveraged to reload the product by deleting install.lock.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18485?
An issue was discovered in PHPSHE 1.7. admin.php?mod=db&act=del allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the dbname parameter. This can be leveraged to reload the product by deleting install.lock.
How severe is CVE-2018-18485?
CVE-2018-18485 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-18485 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18485?
CVE-2018-18485 affects Phpshe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18485?
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-2018-18485 published?
CVE-2018-18485 was published on 2018-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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