How severe is CVE-2018-7466?

CVE-2018-7466 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-7466 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7466?

CVE-2018-7466 affects Testlink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7466?

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-2018-7466 published?

CVE-2018-7466 was published on 2018-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7466

CVE-2018-7466 is a high-severity vulnerability in Testlink 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Testlink
Published: 2018-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

install/installNewDB.php in TestLink through 1.9.16 allows remote attackers to conduct injection attacks by leveraging control over DB LOGIN NAMES data during installation to provide a long, crafted value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7466?: install/installNewDB.php in TestLink through 1.9.16 allows remote attackers to conduct injection attacks by leveraging control over DB LOGIN NAMES data during installation to provide a long, crafted value.
How severe is CVE-2018-7466?: CVE-2018-7466 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-7466 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7466?: CVE-2018-7466 affects Testlink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7466?: 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-2018-7466 published?: CVE-2018-7466 was published on 2018-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:testlink:testlink:*:*:*:*:*:*:.:*

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