How severe is CVE-2018-3885?

CVE-2018-3885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-3885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-3885?

CVE-2018-3885 affects Frappe Erpnext. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3885?

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-2018-3885 published?

CVE-2018-3885 was published on 2018-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-3885

CVE-2018-3885 is a high-severity vulnerability in Frappe Erpnext 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Frappe Erpnext
Published: 2018-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exists in the authenticated part of ERPNext v10.1.6. Specially crafted web requests can cause SQL injections resulting in data compromise. The order_by parameter can be used to perform an SQL injection attack. An attacker can use a browser to trigger these vulnerabilities, and no special tools are required.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-3885?: An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exists in the authenticated part of ERPNext v10.1.6. Specially crafted web requests can cause SQL injections resulting in data compromise. The order_by parameter can be used to perform an SQL injection attack. An attacker can use a browser to trigger these vulnerabilities, and no special tools are required.
How severe is CVE-2018-3885?: CVE-2018-3885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-3885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-3885?: CVE-2018-3885 affects Frappe Erpnext. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3885?: 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-2018-3885 published?: CVE-2018-3885 was published on 2018-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0560

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:frappe:erpnext:10.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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