CVE-2018-19748
CVE-2018-19748 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sdcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Sdcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
app/plug/attachment/controller/admincontroller.php in SDCMS 1.6 allows reading arbitrary files via a /?m=plug&c=admin&a=index&p=attachment&root= directory traversal. The value of the root parameter must be base64 encoded (note that base64 encoding, instead of URL encoding, is very rare in a directory traversal attack vector).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-19748?
- app/plug/attachment/controller/admincontroller.php in SDCMS 1.6 allows reading arbitrary files via a /?m=plug&c=admin&a=index&p=attachment&root= directory traversal. The value of the root parameter must be base64 encoded (note that base64 encoding, instead of URL encoding, is very rare in a directory traversal attack vector).
- How severe is CVE-2018-19748?
- CVE-2018-19748 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-19748 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-2018-19748?
- CVE-2018-19748 affects Sdcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-19748?
- 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-2018-19748 published?
- CVE-2018-19748 was published on 2018-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.whiterabbitxyj.com/cve/SDCMS_1.6_directory_traversal.doc
- https://github.com/WhiteRabbitc/WhiteRabbitc.github.io/blob/master/cve/SDCMS_1.6_directory_traversal.doc
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sdcms:sdcms:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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