CVE-2018-9059
CVE-2018-9059 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sharing-file Easy File Sharing Web Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 77% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 77% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Sharing-file Easy File Sharing Web Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious login request to forum.ghp. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2014-3791.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9059?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious login request to forum.ghp. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2014-3791.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9059?
- CVE-2018-9059 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-2018-9059 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 77% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-9059?
- CVE-2018-9059 affects Sharing-file Easy File Sharing Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-9059?
- 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-2018-9059 published?
- CVE-2018-9059 was published on 2018-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147246/Easy-File-Sharing-Web-Server-7.2-Buffer-Overflow.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44485/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44522/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sharing-file:easy_file_sharing_web_server:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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