CVE-2018-8073

CVE-2018-8073 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Yiiframework Yii with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Description

Yii 2.x before 2.0.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary LUA code via a variant of the CVE-2018-7269 attack in conjunction with the Redis extension.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8073?
Yii 2.x before 2.0.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary LUA code via a variant of the CVE-2018-7269 attack in conjunction with the Redis extension.
How severe is CVE-2018-8073?
CVE-2018-8073 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-2018-8073 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8073?
CVE-2018-8073 affects Yiiframework Yii. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8073?
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-2018-8073 published?
CVE-2018-8073 was published on 2018-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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