CVE-2018-19458PHP-Proxy Authentication Bypass
Unauthenticated File Read in PHP Proxy
Published May 14, 2022 · Updated Sep 16, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-3x3m-p2wx-g7cw
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-19458 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting PHP-Proxy, athlon1600/php-proxy-app (composer).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 33% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
33%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
42/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-19458
- advisoryGHSA advisory
Description
In PHP Proxy 3.0.3, any user can read files from the server without authentication due to an index.php?q=file:/// LFI URI, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-19246.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PHP-ProxyPHP-Proxy | 3.0.3 | n/a |
| athlon1600/php-proxy-appcomposer | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 14, 2022
Last updated
Sep 16, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2018-19458
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- exploitpentest.com.tr · PHP-Proxy-3-0-3-Local-File-Inclusion.html
- exploitExploitDB-45780
- exploit45780
FAQ
Common Questions.
In PHP Proxy 3.0.3, any user can read files from the server without authentication due to an index.php?q=file:/// LFI URI, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-19246.
Affected: PHP-Proxy versions 3.0.3; athlon1600/php-proxy-app (composer). 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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