What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-7251?

CVE-2018-7251 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 72.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-7251?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-7251. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 72.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-7251?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-7251. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

PHP CVE-2018-7251

CRITICAL

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2018-02-19 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure PHP Anchor

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 19, 2018 - 22:29 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in config/error.php in Anchor 0.12.3. The error log is exposed at an errors.log URI, and contains MySQL credentials if a MySQL error (such as "Too many connections") has occurred.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in config/error.php in Anchor 0.12.3. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. An issue was discovered in config/error.php in Anchor 0.12.3. The error log is exposed at an errors.log URI, and contains MySQL credentials if a MySQL error (such as "Too many connections") has occurred. Affected products include: Anchorcms Anchor.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.