How severe is CVE-2018-19457?

CVE-2018-19457 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-2018-19457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19457?

CVE-2018-19457 affects Logicspice Faq Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19457?

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-2018-19457 published?

CVE-2018-19457 was published on 2018-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19457

CVE-2018-19457 is a high-severity vulnerability in Logicspice Faq Script 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Logicspice Faq Script
Published: 2018-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Logicspice FAQ Script 2.9.7 allows uploading arbitrary files, which leads to remote command execution via admin/faqs/faqimages with a .php file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19457?: Logicspice FAQ Script 2.9.7 allows uploading arbitrary files, which leads to remote command execution via admin/faqs/faqimages with a .php file.
How severe is CVE-2018-19457?: CVE-2018-19457 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-2018-19457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19457?: CVE-2018-19457 affects Logicspice Faq Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19457?: 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-2018-19457 published?: CVE-2018-19457 was published on 2018-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:logicspice:faq_script:2.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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