CVE-2018-9038
CVE-2018-9038 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Monstra with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Monstra
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Monstra CMS 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to delete files via an admin/index.php?id=filesmanager&delete_dir=./&path=uploads/ request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9038?
- Monstra CMS 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to delete files via an admin/index.php?id=filesmanager&delete_dir=./&path=uploads/ request.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9038?
- CVE-2018-9038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-9038 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-9038?
- CVE-2018-9038 affects Monstra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-9038?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-9038 published?
- CVE-2018-9038 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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