HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-12053
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CVE-2018-12053

CWE-22Published: June 8, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Arbitrary File Deletion exists in PHP Scripts Mall Schools Alert Management Script via the img parameter in delete_img.php by using directory traversal.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-12053 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2018-12053. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

schools_alert_management_script_project1 product(s)
schools alert management script
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/unh3x/just4cve/issues/6
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44870/
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/unh3x/just4cve/issues/6
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44870/

All References (4)

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https://github.com/unh3x/just4cve/issues/6Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44870/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://github.com/unh3x/just4cve/issues/6Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44870/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-12053
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 8, 2018

Related CVEs (CWE-22)

CVE-2008-3150
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CVE-2015-0779
10.0
CVE-2023-2909
10.0
CVE-2010-4931
10.0
CVE-2008-4486
10.0
CVE-2013-6221
10.0

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-12053 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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