CVE-2018-16784

Name: CVE-2018-16784
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-21T15:29:00.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16784 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. DedeCMS 5.7 SP2 allows XML injection, and resultant remote code execution, via a "<file type='file' name='../" substring.. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DedeCMS 5.7 SP2 allows XML injection, and resultant remote code execution, via a "<file type='file' name='../" substring.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.33%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-91

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Dedecms	Dedecms	5.7	Sp2

References

https://github.com/ky-j/dedecms/issues/3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ky-j/dedecms/issues/3Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16784?

DedeCMS 5.7 SP2 allows XML injection, and resultant remote code execution, via a "<file type='file' name='../" substring.

How severe is CVE-2018-16784?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16784 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16784?

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-2018-16784?

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Source: NVD / NIST