CVE-2018-12909

Name: CVE-2018-12909
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-27T16:29:00.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12909 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Webgrind 1.5 relies on user input to display a file, which lets anyone view files from the local filesystem (that the webserver user has access to) via an index.php?op=fileviewer&file= URI. NOTE: the vendor indicates that the product is not intended for a "publicly accessible environment.. EPSS estimates a 18.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Webgrind 1.5 relies on user input to display a file, which lets anyone view files from the local filesystem (that the webserver user has access to) via an index.php?op=fileviewer&file= URI. NOTE: the vendor indicates that the product is not intended for a "publicly accessible environment.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.57%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webgrind Project	Webgrind	1.5.0

References

https://github.com/jokkedk/webgrind/issues/112Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jokkedk/webgrind/issues/112Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12909?

How severe is CVE-2018-12909?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12909 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12909?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST