Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2018-17552?

Affected: Navigate CMS (Naviwebs) versions 2.8. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2018-17552 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2018-17552 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2018-17552?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-17552?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2018-17552 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2018-17552

CriticalPublic exploit

SQL Injection in login.php in Naviwebs Navigate CMS 2.8 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the navigate-user cookie.

Published Oct 3, 2018 · Updated Jul 8, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2018-17552 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Navigate CMS (Naviwebs).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

84%

Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

SQL Injection in login.php in Naviwebs Navigate CMS 2.8 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the navigate-user cookie.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Navigate CMSNaviwebs	2.8	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Oct 3, 2018
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

References

patchhttps://github.com/NavigateCMS/Navigate-CMS/commit/6df73ccca64253a5e81c23356943fae50ffc836f
exploitMSF navigate_cms_rce.rb
exploithttps://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/10704
exploitExploitDB-45561
exploit45561

FAQ

Common Questions.

SQL Injection in login.php in Naviwebs Navigate CMS 2.8 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the navigate-user cookie.
Affected: Navigate CMS (Naviwebs) versions 2.8. 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.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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