CVE-2018-25178

Name: CVE-2018-25178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-06T13:15:59.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-25178 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Easyndexer 1.0 contains an arbitrary file download vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download sensitive files by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to showtif.php with arbitrary file paths in the file parameter to retrieve system files like configuration and initialization files.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Easyndexer 1.0 contains an arbitrary file download vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download sensitive files by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to showtif.php with arbitrary file paths in the file parameter to retrieve system files like configuration and initialization files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rul10	Easyndexer	1.0

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45835Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/easyndexer-arbitrary-file-download-via-showtifphpBroken Link

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25178?

How severe is CVE-2018-25178?

CVE-2018-25178 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25178?

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