CVE-2018-16979

Name: CVE-2018-16979
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-12T23:29:00.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16979 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Monstra CMS V3.0.4 allows HTTP header injection in the plugins/captcha/crypt/cryptographp.php cfg parameter, a related issue to CVE-2012-2943.. EPSS estimates a 3.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Monstra CMS V3.0.4 allows HTTP header injection in the plugins/captcha/crypt/cryptographp.php cfg parameter, a related issue to CVE-2012-2943.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.02%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-113

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Monstra	Monstra	3.0.4

References

https://github.com/howchen/howchen/issues/4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/howchen/howchen/issues/4Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16979?

Monstra CMS V3.0.4 allows HTTP header injection in the plugins/captcha/crypt/cryptographp.php cfg parameter, a related issue to CVE-2012-2943.

How severe is CVE-2018-16979?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16979 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16979?

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-2018-16979?

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Source: NVD / NIST