How severe is CVE-2018-19053?

CVE-2018-19053 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-2018-19053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19053?

CVE-2018-19053 affects Pbootcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19053?

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-2018-19053 published?

CVE-2018-19053 was published on 2018-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19053

CVE-2018-19053 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pbootcms 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: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Pbootcms
Published: 2018-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PbootCMS 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by specifying a .php filename in a "SET GLOBAL general_log_file" statement, followed by a SELECT statement containing this PHP code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19053?: PbootCMS 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by specifying a .php filename in a "SET GLOBAL general_log_file" statement, followed by a SELECT statement containing this PHP code.
How severe is CVE-2018-19053?: CVE-2018-19053 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-2018-19053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19053?: CVE-2018-19053 affects Pbootcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19053?: 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-2018-19053 published?: CVE-2018-19053 was published on 2018-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/Pbootcms/Pbootcms/issues/2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pbootcms:pbootcms:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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