CVE-2018-19196

Name: CVE-2018-19196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-12T05:29:00.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-19196 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in XiaoCms 20141229. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the type parameter to bypass the standard admin\controller\uploadfile.php restrictions on uploaded file types (jpg, jpeg, bmp, png, gif), as demonstrated by an admin/index.php?c=uploadfile&a=uploadify_upload&type=php URI.. EPSS estimates a 3.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in XiaoCms 20141229. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the type parameter to bypass the standard admin\controller\uploadfile.php restrictions on uploaded file types (jpg, jpeg, bmp, png, gif), as demonstrated by an admin/index.php?c=uploadfile&a=uploadify_upload&type=php URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.30%

87.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xiaocms	Xiaocms	20141229

References

https://github.com/AvaterXXX/XiaoCms/blob/master/GETSHELL.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.patec.cn/newsshow.php?cid=24&id=136Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/AvaterXXX/XiaoCms/blob/master/GETSHELL.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.patec.cn/newsshow.php?cid=24&id=136Broken Link, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19196?

How severe is CVE-2018-19196?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-19196 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19196?

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Source: NVD / NIST