CVE-2018-17988

Name: CVE-2018-17988
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-07T23:29:01.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17988 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. LayerBB 1.1.1 and 1.1.3 has SQL Injection via the search.php search_query parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LayerBB 1.1.1 and 1.1.3 has SQL Injection via the search.php search_query parameter.

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

2.04%

78.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Layerbb	Layerbb	1.1.1
Layerbb	Layerbb	1.1.3

References

https://github.com/AndyRixon/LayerBB/issues/51Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45530/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/AndyRixon/LayerBB/issues/51Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45530/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17988?

LayerBB 1.1.1 and 1.1.3 has SQL Injection via the search.php search_query parameter.

How severe is CVE-2018-17988?

CVE-2018-17988 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17988?

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-2018-17988?

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Source: NVD / NIST