Is CVE-2018-25308 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25308 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25308 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-25308 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25308?

CVE-2018-25308 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-25308

CWE-22Published: April 29, 2026· Updated: Apr 30, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.25%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:48.1th

Official Description

BuddyPress Xprofile Custom Fields Type 2.6.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated users to delete arbitrary files by manipulating unescaped POST parameters. Attackers can modify the field_hiddenfile and field_deleteimg parameters during profile editing to unlink files from the server.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25308 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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.