CVE-2018-19196
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
3.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An issue was discovered in XiaoCms 20141229. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the type parameter to bypass the standard admin\\controller\\uploadfile.php restrictions on uploaded file types (jpg, jpeg, bmp, png, gif), as demonstrated by an admin/index.php?c=uploadfile&a=uploadify_upload&type=php URI.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-11-12
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-19196?
An issue was discovered in XiaoCms 20141229. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the type parameter to bypass the standard admin\\controller\\uploadfile.php restrictions on uploaded file types (jpg, jpeg, bmp, png, gif), as demonstrated by an admin/index.php?c=uploadfile&a=uploadify_upload&type=php URI.
Is CVE-2018-19196 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-19196 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-19196?
CVE-2018-19196 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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