CVE-2018-10245
MediumA Full Path Disclosure vulnerability in AWStats through 7.6 allows remote attackers to know where the config file is allocated, obtaining the full path of the server, a similar issue to CVE-2006-3682.
Published Apr 20, 2018 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-10245, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-10245
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2018-10245 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting Awstats.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 1.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Awstats <=7.6, Awstats 7.6.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.9%
Higher than 78.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
A Full Path Disclosure vulnerability in AWStats through 7.6 allows remote attackers to know where the config file is allocated, obtaining the full path of the server, a similar issue to CVE-2006-3682. The attack can, for example, use the awstats.pl framename and update parameters.
Affected Products
18 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AwstatsAwstats | See advisory | 7.6 |
Patched Releases
Awstats
<=7.6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 20, 2018
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
A Full Path Disclosure vulnerability in AWStats through 7.6 allows remote attackers to know where the config file is allocated, obtaining the full path of the server, a similar issue to CVE-2006-3682.
Affected: Awstats. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Awstats <=7.6, Awstats 7.6.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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