CVE-2018-16974

Name: CVE-2018-16974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-12T21:29:00.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16974 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Elefant CMS before 2.0.7. There is a PHP Code Execution Vulnerability in apps/filemanager/upload/drop.php by using /filemanager/api/rm/.htaccess to remove the .htaccess file, and then using a filename that ends in .php followed by space characters (for bypassing the blacklist).. EPSS estimates a 3.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Elefant CMS before 2.0.7. There is a PHP Code Execution Vulnerability in apps/filemanager/upload/drop.php by using /filemanager/api/rm/.htaccess to remove the .htaccess file, and then using a filename that ends in .php followed by space characters (for bypassing the blacklist).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.56%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Elefantcms	Elefant	< 2.0.7

References

https://github.com/jbroadway/elefant/commit/49ba8cc24e9f009ce30d2c2eb9eefeb9be4ce1d0Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jbroadway/elefant/issues/287Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jbroadway/elefant/releases/tag/elefant_2_0_7_stableRelease Notes
https://github.com/jbroadway/elefant/commit/49ba8cc24e9f009ce30d2c2eb9eefeb9be4ce1d0Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jbroadway/elefant/issues/287Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jbroadway/elefant/releases/tag/elefant_2_0_7_stableRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16974?

How severe is CVE-2018-16974?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16974 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16974?

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