How severe is CVE-2018-20188?

CVE-2018-20188 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-2018-20188 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-20188?

CVE-2018-20188 affects Thedaylightstudio Fuel Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20188?

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-2018-20188 published?

CVE-2018-20188 was published on 2018-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-20188

CVE-2018-20188 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thedaylightstudio Fuel Cms 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Thedaylightstudio Fuel Cms
Published: 2018-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FUEL CMS 1.4.3 has CSRF via users/create/ to add an administrator account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-20188?: FUEL CMS 1.4.3 has CSRF via users/create/ to add an administrator account.
How severe is CVE-2018-20188?: CVE-2018-20188 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-2018-20188 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-20188?: CVE-2018-20188 affects Thedaylightstudio Fuel Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20188?: 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-2018-20188 published?: CVE-2018-20188 was published on 2018-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/m3lon/CVE/blob/master/CSRF/FUELCMS%20CSRF.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thedaylightstudio:fuel_cms:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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