Is CVE-2018-1000208 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-1000208 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-1000208 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-1000208 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1000208?

CVE-2018-1000208 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-1000208

CWE-22Published: July 13, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

MODX Revolution version <=2.6.4 contains a Directory Traversal vulnerability in /core/model/modx/modmanagerrequest.class.php that can result in remove files. This attack appear to be exploitable via web request via security/login processor. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in pull 13980.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-1000208 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.