Is CVE-2018-17936 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-17936 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-17936 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-17936 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-17936?

CVE-2018-17936 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2018-17936

CWE-434Published: November 27, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NUUO CMS All versions 3.3 and prior the application allows the upload of arbitrary files that can modify or overwrite configuration files to the server, which could allow remote code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-17936 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.