CVE-2018-25178
CVE-2018-25178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rul10 Easyndexer 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 v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21633
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Rul10 Easyndexer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Easyndexer 1.0 contains an arbitrary file download vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download sensitive files by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to showtif.php with arbitrary file paths in the file parameter to retrieve system files like configuration and initialization files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-25178?
- Easyndexer 1.0 contains an arbitrary file download vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download sensitive files by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to showtif.php with arbitrary file paths in the file parameter to retrieve system files like configuration and initialization files.
- How severe is CVE-2018-25178?
- CVE-2018-25178 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-2018-25178 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-25178?
- CVE-2018-25178 affects Rul10 Easyndexer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-25178?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2018-25178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2018-25178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21633.
- When was CVE-2018-25178 published?
- CVE-2018-25178 was published on 2026-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45835
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/easyndexer-arbitrary-file-download-via-showtifphp
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rul10:easyndexer:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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