Is CVE-2018-1000158 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-1000158 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-1000158 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-1000158 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1000158?

CVE-2018-1000158 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-1000158

CWE-732Published: April 18, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

cmsmadesimple version 2.2.7 contains a Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in the function of send_recovery_email in the line "$url = $config['admin_url'] . '/login.php?recoverme=' . $code;" that can result in Administrator Password Reset Poisoning, specifically a reset URL pointing at an attacker controlled server can be created by using a host header attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-1000158 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.