CVE-2018-18924

Name: CVE-2018-18924
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-04T05:29:00.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18924 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The image-upload feature in ProjeQtOr 7.2.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .shtml file with "#exec cmd" because rejected files remain on the server, with predictable filenames, after a "This file is not a valid image" error message.. EPSS estimates a 9.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The image-upload feature in ProjeQtOr 7.2.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .shtml file with "#exec cmd" because rejected files remain on the server, with predictable filenames, after a "This file is not a valid image" error message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.49%

94.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-459

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Projeqtor	Projeqtor	<= 7.2.5

References

https://pentest.com.tr/exploits/ProjeQtOr-Project-Management-Tool-7-2-5-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45680/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://pentest.com.tr/exploits/ProjeQtOr-Project-Management-Tool-7-2-5-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45680/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18924?

How severe is CVE-2018-18924?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18924 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18924?

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Source: NVD / NIST