How severe is CVE-2018-6580?

CVE-2018-6580 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-2018-6580 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6580?

CVE-2018-6580 primarily affects Janguo Jimtawl. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6580?

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-2018-6580 published?

CVE-2018-6580 was published on 2018-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6580

CVE-2018-6580 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Janguo Jimtawl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 37% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 37% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Janguo Jimtawl
Published: 2018-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Arbitrary file upload exists in the Jimtawl 2.1.6 and 2.2.5 component for Joomla! via a view=upload&task=upload&pop=true&tmpl=component request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6580?: Arbitrary file upload exists in the Jimtawl 2.1.6 and 2.2.5 component for Joomla! via a view=upload&task=upload&pop=true&tmpl=component request.
How severe is CVE-2018-6580?: CVE-2018-6580 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-2018-6580 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6580?: CVE-2018-6580 primarily affects Janguo Jimtawl. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6580?: 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-2018-6580 published?: CVE-2018-6580 was published on 2018-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43958

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:janguo:jimtawl:2.1.6:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:janguo:jimtawl:2.2.5:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

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