How severe is CVE-2018-18573?

CVE-2018-18573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-18573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18573?

CVE-2018-18573 affects Oscommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18573?

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-2018-18573 published?

CVE-2018-18573 was published on 2019-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18573

CVE-2018-18573 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oscommerce with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Oscommerce
Published: 2019-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

osCommerce 2.3.4.1 has an incomplete '.htaccess' for blacklist filtering in the "product" page. Remote authenticated administrators can upload new '.htaccess' files (e.g., omitting .php) and subsequently achieve arbitrary PHP code execution via a /catalog/admin/categories.php?cPath=&action=new_product URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18573?: osCommerce 2.3.4.1 has an incomplete '.htaccess' for blacklist filtering in the "product" page. Remote authenticated administrators can upload new '.htaccess' files (e.g., omitting .php) and subsequently achieve arbitrary PHP code execution via a /catalog/admin/categories.php?cPath=&action=new_product URI.
How severe is CVE-2018-18573?: CVE-2018-18573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-18573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18573?: CVE-2018-18573 affects Oscommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18573?: 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-2018-18573 published?: CVE-2018-18573 was published on 2019-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/osCommerce/oscommerce2/issues/631

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oscommerce:oscommerce:2.3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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