CVE-2018-16446 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in SeaCMS versions up to 6.61. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw in the adm1n/admin_database.php component by manipulating the 'bakfiles' parameter to delete arbitrary files, including the 'install_lock.txt' file, potentially enabling a full reinstallation of the product. This vulnerability carries a CVSS v3 score of 7.5 (HIGH), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity and no user interaction required, leading to high impact on integrity. The EPSS score is low, suggesting a minimal probability of exploitation in the wild. Currently, there is no known active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit or Nuclei, or entries in ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are also minimal, indicating low public awareness and attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 6.61CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:seamcms:seacms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.