Is CVE-2018-19562 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-19562 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-19562 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-19562 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-19562?

CVE-2018-19562 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-19562

CWE-434Published: November 26, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in PHPok 4.9.015. admin.php?c=update&f=unzip allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a "Login Background > Program Upgrade > Compressed Packet Upgrade" action in which a .php file is inside a ZIP archive.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-19562 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 8.8.