How severe is CVE-2018-19423?

CVE-2018-19423 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-2018-19423 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19423?

CVE-2018-19423 affects Codiad. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19423?

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-2018-19423 published?

CVE-2018-19423 was published on 2018-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19423

CVE-2018-19423 is a high-severity vulnerability in Codiad with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Codiad
Published: 2018-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Codiad 2.8.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19423?: Codiad 2.8.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file.
How severe is CVE-2018-19423?: CVE-2018-19423 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-2018-19423 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19423?: CVE-2018-19423 affects Codiad. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19423?: 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-2018-19423 published?: CVE-2018-19423 was published on 2018-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:codiad:codiad:2.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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