HIGH
CVE-2018-18250
CWE-74Published: December 17, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Icinga Web 2 before 2.6.2 allows parameters that break navigation dashlets, as demonstrated by a single '$' character as the Name of a Navigation item.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-18250 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.
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
icinga1 product(s)
icinga web 2
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://herolab.usd.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/12/usd20180030.txtExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://herolab.usd.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/12/usd20180030.txtExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-18250
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-74
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 17, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-74)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-18250 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.