CVE-2018-19562
CVE-2018-19562 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpok with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Phpok
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in PHPok 4.9.015. admin.php?c=update&f=unzip allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a "Login Background > Program Upgrade > Compressed Packet Upgrade" action in which a .php file is inside a ZIP archive.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-19562?
- An issue was discovered in PHPok 4.9.015. admin.php?c=update&f=unzip allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a "Login Background > Program Upgrade > Compressed Packet Upgrade" action in which a .php file is inside a ZIP archive.
- How severe is CVE-2018-19562?
- CVE-2018-19562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-19562 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-19562?
- CVE-2018-19562 affects Phpok. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-19562?
- 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-2018-19562 published?
- CVE-2018-19562 was published on 2018-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phpok:phpok:4.9.015:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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