CVE-2018-19453

Name: CVE-2018-19453
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-10T21:29:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-19453 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Kentico CMS before 11.0.45 allows unrestricted upload of a file with a dangerous type.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kentico CMS before 11.0.45 allows unrestricted upload of a file with a dangerous type.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kentico	Xperience	< 11.0.45

References

https://blog.hivint.com/advisory-upload-malicious-file-in-kentico-cms-cve-2018-19453-36debbf85216Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.hivint.com/advisory-upload-malicious-file-in-kentico-cms-cve-2018-19453-36debbf85216Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19453?

Kentico CMS before 11.0.45 allows unrestricted upload of a file with a dangerous type.

How severe is CVE-2018-19453?

CVE-2018-19453 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19453?

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-2018-19453?

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Source: NVD / NIST