CVE-2018-6195
CVE-2018-6195 is a high-severity vulnerability in Splashing Images Project Splashing Images with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-1321.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-1321
- Affected product: Splashing Images Project Splashing Images
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
admin/partials/wp-splashing-admin-main.php in the Splashing Images plugin (wp-splashing-images) before 2.1.1 for WordPress allows authenticated (administrator, editor, or author) remote attackers to conduct PHP Object Injection attacks via crafted serialized data in the 'session' HTTP GET parameter to wp-admin/upload.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-6195?
- admin/partials/wp-splashing-admin-main.php in the Splashing Images plugin (wp-splashing-images) before 2.1.1 for WordPress allows authenticated (administrator, editor, or author) remote attackers to conduct PHP Object Injection attacks via crafted serialized data in the 'session' HTTP GET parameter to wp-admin/upload.php.
- How severe is CVE-2018-6195?
- CVE-2018-6195 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-6195 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-6195?
- CVE-2018-6195 affects Splashing Images Project Splashing Images. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-6195?
- 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-2018-6195 published?
- CVE-2018-6195 was published on 2018-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146109/WordPress-Splashing-Images-2.1-Cross-Site-Scripting-PHP-Object-Injection.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/91
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1807349/wp-splashing-images
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9015
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:splashing_images_project:splashing_images:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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