CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
3.4 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An unanchored /[a-z]{2}/ regular expression in ISPConfig before 3.1.13 makes it possible to include arbitrary files, leading to code execution. This is exploitable by authenticated users who have local filesystem access.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-10-04
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-17984?
An unanchored /[a-z]{2}/ regular expression in ISPConfig before 3.1.13 makes it possible to include arbitrary files, leading to code execution. This is exploitable by authenticated users who have local filesystem access.
Is CVE-2018-17984 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-17984 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-17984?
CVE-2018-17984 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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