CVE-2018-16763

Name: CVE-2018-16763
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-09T21:29:00.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 82.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16763 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. FUEL CMS 1.4.1 allows PHP Code Evaluation via the pages/select/ filter parameter or the preview/ data parameter. This can lead to Pre-Auth Remote Code Execution.. EPSS estimates a 82.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FUEL CMS 1.4.1 allows PHP Code Evaluation via the pages/select/ filter parameter or the preview/ data parameter. This can lead to Pre-Auth Remote Code Execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

82.94%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thedaylightstudio	Fuel Cms	<= 1.4.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153696/fuelCMS-1.4.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160080/Fuel-CMS-1.4-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164756/Fuel-CMS-1.4.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://0xd0ff9.wordpress.com/2019/07/19/from-code-evaluation-to-pre-auth-remote-code-execution-cve-2018-16763-bypass/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS/issues/478Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47138Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153696/fuelCMS-1.4.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160080/Fuel-CMS-1.4-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164756/Fuel-CMS-1.4.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://0xd0ff9.wordpress.com/2019/07/19/from-code-evaluation-to-pre-auth-remote-code-execution-cve-2018-16763-bypass/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS/issues/478Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47138Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16763?

FUEL CMS 1.4.1 allows PHP Code Evaluation via the pages/select/ filter parameter or the preview/ data parameter. This can lead to Pre-Auth Remote Code Execution.

How severe is CVE-2018-16763?

CVE-2018-16763 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 82.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16763?

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-2018-16763?

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Source: NVD / NIST