CVE-2018-5749

Name: CVE-2018-5749
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-23T19:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5749 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. install.php in Minecraft Servers List Lite before commit c1cd164 and Premium Minecraft Servers List before 2.0.4 does not sanitize input before saving database connection information in connect.php, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) database_server, (2) database_user, (3) database_password, or (4) database_name parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

install.php in Minecraft Servers List Lite before commit c1cd164 and Premium Minecraft Servers List before 2.0.4 does not sanitize input before saving database connection information in connect.php, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) database_server, (2) database_user, (3) database_password, or (4) database_name parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.53%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Premium Minecraft Servers List Project	Premium Minecraft Servers List	< 2.0.4
Minecraft Servers List Lite Project	Minecraft Servers List Lite	< 1.1

References

https://www.rastating.com/minecraft-servers-list-unauthenticated-shell-upload/Exploit, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.rastating.com/minecraft-servers-list-unauthenticated-shell-upload/Exploit, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5749?

How severe is CVE-2018-5749?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5749 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5749?

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