CVE-2018-17553

Name: CVE-2018-17553
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-03T20:29:15.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 78.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17553 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type" issue with directory traversal in navigate_upload.php in Naviwebs Navigate CMS 2.8 allows authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution via a POST request with engine=picnik and id=../../../navigate_info.php.. EPSS estimates a 78.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type" issue with directory traversal in navigate_upload.php in Naviwebs Navigate CMS 2.8 allows authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution via a POST request with engine=picnik and id=../../../navigate_info.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

78.99%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Naviwebs	Navigate Cms	2.8

References

https://github.com/NavigateCMS/Navigate-CMS/commit/2bdcb8b3c5bb23851a2115db96585f1ac8cb2d1ePatch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/10704Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45561/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/NavigateCMS/Navigate-CMS/commit/2bdcb8b3c5bb23851a2115db96585f1ac8cb2d1ePatch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/10704Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45561/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17553?

How severe is CVE-2018-17553?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17553 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 78.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17553?

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