How severe is CVE-2018-8947?

CVE-2018-8947 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-8947 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8947?

CVE-2018-8947 affects Laravel Log Viewer Project Laravel Log Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8947?

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-2018-8947 published?

CVE-2018-8947 was published on 2018-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8947

CVE-2018-8947 is a high-severity vulnerability in Laravel Log Viewer Project Laravel Log Viewer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Laravel Log Viewer Project Laravel Log Viewer
Published: 2018-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

rap2hpoutre Laravel Log Viewer before v0.13.0 relies on Base64 encoding for l, dl, and del requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, as demonstrated by reading arbitrary files via a dl request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8947?: rap2hpoutre Laravel Log Viewer before v0.13.0 relies on Base64 encoding for l, dl, and del requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, as demonstrated by reading arbitrary files via a dl request.
How severe is CVE-2018-8947?: CVE-2018-8947 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-8947 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8947?: CVE-2018-8947 affects Laravel Log Viewer Project Laravel Log Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8947?: 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-2018-8947 published?: CVE-2018-8947 was published on 2018-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:laravel_log_viewer_project:laravel_log_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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