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CVE-2018-11494

8.0 · HIGH

The "program extension upload" feature in OpenCart through 3.0.2.0 has a six-step process (upload, install, unzip, move, xml, remove) that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code if the remove s…

Published May 26, 2018CWE-22EPSS 2.34%

Overview

CVE-2018-11494 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The "program extension upload" feature in OpenCart through 3.0.2.0 has a six-step process (upload, install, unzip, move, xml, remove) that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code if the remove step is skipped, because the attacker can discover a secret temporary directory name (containing 10 random digits) via a directory traversal attack involving language_info['code'].

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.bigdiao.cc/2018/05/24/Opencart-v3-0-2-0/Refwww.bigdiao.cc/2018/05/24/Opencart-v3-0-2-0/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11494?

CVE-2018-11494 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-11494?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-11494?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-11494?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2018-11494 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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