CVE-2018-16278

Name: CVE-2018-16278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-31T16:29:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16278 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. phpkaiyuancms PhpOpenSourceCMS (POSCMS) V3.2.0 allows an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the diy/module/member/controllers/Api.php ajax_save_draft function with the dir parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

phpkaiyuancms PhpOpenSourceCMS (POSCMS) V3.2.0 allows an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the diy/module/member/controllers/Api.php ajax_save_draft function with the dir parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpkaiyuancms	Phpopensourcecms	3.2.0

References

https://github.com/howchen/howchen/issues/3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/howchen/howchen/issues/3Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16278?

How severe is CVE-2018-16278?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16278 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16278?

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