CVE-2018-18488
CVE-2018-18488 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gxlcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Gxlcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In \lib\admin\action\dataaction.class.php in Gxlcms v2.0, SQL Injection exists via the ids[] parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-18488?
- In \lib\admin\action\dataaction.class.php in Gxlcms v2.0, SQL Injection exists via the ids[] parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2018-18488?
- CVE-2018-18488 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-2018-18488 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-18488?
- CVE-2018-18488 affects Gxlcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-18488?
- 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-2018-18488 published?
- CVE-2018-18488 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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