CVE-2018-8972

Name: CVE-2018-8972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-24T22:29:00.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8972 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Creditwest Bank CMS Project (aka CWCMS) through 2017-07-28 has CSRF in the functionality for updating the site configuration, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code, as demonstrated by a PHP shell that calls eval on request parameters.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Creditwest Bank CMS Project (aka CWCMS) through 2017-07-28 has CSRF in the functionality for updating the site configuration, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code, as demonstrated by a PHP shell that calls eval on request parameters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Creditwestbank	Cwcms	< 2017-07-28

References

https://github.com/CREDITWEST/CWCMS/issues/1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/CREDITWEST/CWCMS/issues/1Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8972?

How severe is CVE-2018-8972?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8972 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8972?

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