CVE-2017-18048

Name: CVE-2017-18048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-23T06:29:00.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 63.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18048 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Monstra CMS 3.0.4 allows users to upload arbitrary files, which leads to remote command execution on the server, for example because .php (lowercase) is blocked but .PHP (uppercase) is not.. EPSS estimates a 63.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Monstra CMS 3.0.4 allows users to upload arbitrary files, which leads to remote command execution on the server, for example because .php (lowercase) is blocked but .PHP (uppercase) is not.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

63.93%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Monstra	Monstra	3.0.4

References

https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3559Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/monstra-cms/monstra/issues/426Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://securityprince.blogspot.in/2017/12/monstra-cms-304-arbitrary-file-upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43348/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3559Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/monstra-cms/monstra/issues/426Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://securityprince.blogspot.in/2017/12/monstra-cms-304-arbitrary-file-upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43348/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18048?

Monstra CMS 3.0.4 allows users to upload arbitrary files, which leads to remote command execution on the server, for example because .php (lowercase) is blocked but .PHP (uppercase) is not.

How severe is CVE-2017-18048?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18048 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 63.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18048?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-18048?

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Source: NVD / NIST