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critical 9.8

CVE-2018-19646 json

The Python CGI scripts in PWS in Imperva SecureSphere 13.0.10, 13.1.10, and 13.2.10 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands…

published 7y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2018-11331

cvss
9.8
version 3.0, NVD
cisa kev
Not listed
not in CISA's catalog
epss
3.5%
EPSS 3.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 89%
public exploits
0
none known

Summary

The Python CGI scripts in PWS in Imperva SecureSphere 13.0.10, 13.1.10, and 13.2.10 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands because command-line arguments are mishandled.

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Exploit prediction

3.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).

Exploits and checks

  • exploit-db.com https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45542 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified

CVSS scores

assigned by version score vector
NVD 3.0 9.8 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD 2.0 10.0 AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command

References

Sources

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