CVE-2018-7448

Name: CVE-2018-7448
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-26T17:29:00.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7448 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Remote code execution vulnerability in /cmsms-2.1.6-install.php/index.php in CMS Made Simple version 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code via the "timezone" parameter in step 4 of a fresh installation procedure.. EPSS estimates a 13.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Remote code execution vulnerability in /cmsms-2.1.6-install.php/index.php in CMS Made Simple version 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code via the "timezone" parameter in step 4 of a fresh installation procedure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.25%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cmsmadesimple	Cms Made Simple	2.1.6

References

http://dev.cmsmadesimple.org/project/changelog/5471Release Notes
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146568/CMS-Made-Simple-2.1.6-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44192/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://dev.cmsmadesimple.org/project/changelog/5471Release Notes
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146568/CMS-Made-Simple-2.1.6-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44192/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7448?

How severe is CVE-2018-7448?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7448 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7448?

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