CVE-2018-9037
CVE-2018-9037 is a high-severity vulnerability in Monstra with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Monstra
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Monstra CMS 3.0.4 allows remote code execution via an upload_file request for a .zip file, which is automatically extracted and may contain .php files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9037?
- Monstra CMS 3.0.4 allows remote code execution via an upload_file request for a .zip file, which is automatically extracted and may contain .php files.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9037?
- CVE-2018-9037 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-9037 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-9037?
- CVE-2018-9037 affects Monstra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-9037?
- 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-2018-9037 published?
- CVE-2018-9037 was published on 2018-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:monstra:monstra:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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