Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2018-9205?

Affected: Avatar Uploader (Drupal) versions 7.x-1.0-beta8, >= unspecified. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2018-9205 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2021.

Is CVE-2018-9205 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-2018-9205?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-9205?

Fixed versions are available, including Avatar Uploader 7.x-1.0-beta8.

How urgently should CVE-2018-9205 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2018-9205

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Avatar Uploader

Published Apr 4, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2018-9205 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Avatar Uploader (Drupal).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Avatar Uploader 7.x-1.0-beta8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3

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)

55%

Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Vulnerability in avatar_uploader v7.x-1.0-beta8 , The code in view.php doesn't verify users or sanitize the file path.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Apr 12, 2021	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Oct 14, 2023	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Avatar UploaderDrupal	7.x-1.0-beta8, >= unspecified	7.x-1.0-beta8

Patched Releases

Avatar Uploader

7.x-1.0-beta8

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Apr 4, 2018
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 12, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

advisoryhttps://www.drupal.org/project/avatar_uploader
advisoryhttps://www.drupal.org/project/avatar_uploader/issues/2957966
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report

10 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Vulnerability in avatar_uploader v7.x-1.0-beta8 , The code in view.php doesn't verify users or sanitize the file path.
Affected: Avatar Uploader (Drupal) versions 7.x-1.0-beta8, >= unspecified. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2021.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Avatar Uploader 7.x-1.0-beta8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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