CVE-2018-18487
CVE-2018-18487 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gxlcms 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Gxlcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In \lib\admin\action\dataaction.class.php in Gxlcms v2.0, the database backup filename generation uses mt_rand() unsafely, resulting in predictable database backup file locations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-18487?
- In \lib\admin\action\dataaction.class.php in Gxlcms v2.0, the database backup filename generation uses mt_rand() unsafely, resulting in predictable database backup file locations.
- How severe is CVE-2018-18487?
- CVE-2018-18487 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-2018-18487 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-18487?
- CVE-2018-18487 affects Gxlcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-18487?
- 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-2018-18487 published?
- CVE-2018-18487 was published on 2018-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gxlcms:gxlcms:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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