CVE-2018-19862
CVE-2018-19862 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Minishare Project Minishare with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Minishare Project Minishare
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in MiniShare 1.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP POST request. NOTE: this product is discontinued.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-19862?
- Buffer overflow in MiniShare 1.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP POST request. NOTE: this product is discontinued.
- How severe is CVE-2018-19862?
- CVE-2018-19862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-19862 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-19862?
- CVE-2018-19862 affects Minishare Project Minishare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-19862?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-19862 published?
- CVE-2018-19862 was published on 2019-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150689/MiniShare-1.4.1-HEAD-POST-Buffer-Overflow.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Dec/19
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45999/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:minishare_project:minishare:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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