HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-12054
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CVE-2018-12054

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

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Arbitrary File Read exists in PHP Scripts Mall Schools Alert Management Script via the f parameter in img.php, aka absolute path traversal.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-12054 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2018-12054. 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
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/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/4
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44874/
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/unh3x/just4cve/issues/4
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44874/

All References (4)

→
https://github.com/unh3x/just4cve/issues/4Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44874/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://github.com/unh3x/just4cve/issues/4Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44874/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-12054
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 8, 2018

Related CVEs (CWE-22)

CVE-2001-1586
10.0
CVE-2007-4983
10.0
CVE-2008-6604
10.0
CVE-2008-1117
10.0
CVE-2008-3150
10.0
CVE-2011-1566
10.0

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-12054 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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