CVE-2018-7482

Name: CVE-2018-7482
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-28T07:29:00.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7482 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The K2 component 2.8.0 for Joomla! has Incorrect Access Control with directory traversal, allowing an attacker to download arbitrary files, as demonstrated by a view=media&task=connector&cmd=file&target=l1_../configuration.php&download=1 request. The specific pathname ../configuration.php should be base64 encoded for a valid attack. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The K2 component 2.8.0 for Joomla! has Incorrect Access Control with directory traversal, allowing an attacker to download arbitrary files, as demonstrated by a view=media&task=connector&cmd=file&target=l1_../configuration.php&download=1 request. The specific pathname ../configuration.php should be base64 encoded for a valid attack. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue because only files under the media-manager path can be downloaded, and the documentation indicates that sensitive information does not belong there. Nonetheless, 2.8.1 has additional blocking of .php downloads

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.35%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomlaworks	K2	2.8.0

References

https://exploit-db.com/exploits/44188Broken Link
https://www.joomlaworks.net/forum/forum-updates-other-resources/49046-false-cve-report-on-k2-v2-8-0Vendor Advisory
https://exploit-db.com/exploits/44188Broken Link
https://www.joomlaworks.net/forum/forum-updates-other-resources/49046-false-cve-report-on-k2-v2-8-0Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7482?

How severe is CVE-2018-7482?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7482 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7482?

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Source: NVD / NIST