CVE-2018-14957

Name: CVE-2018-14957
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-28T00:29:01.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14957 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CMS ISWEB 3.5.3 is vulnerable to directory traversal and local file download, as demonstrated by moduli/downloadFile.php?file=oggetto_documenti/../.././inc/config.php (one can take the control of the application because credentials are present in that config.php file).. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CMS ISWEB 3.5.3 is vulnerable to directory traversal and local file download, as demonstrated by moduli/downloadFile.php?file=oggetto_documenti/../.././inc/config.php (one can take the control of the application because credentials are present in that config.php file).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.63%

73.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Isweb	Isweb	3.5.3

References

https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2018090248Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2018090248Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14957?

How severe is CVE-2018-14957?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14957 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14957?

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Source: NVD / NIST