CVE-2018-10740: Axublog 1.1.0 allows remote Code Execution as demonstrated by injection of PHP code (contained in the webkeywo

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-10740 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting axublog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Axublog 1.1.0 allows remote Code Execution as demonstrated by injection of PHP code (contained in the webkeywords parameter) into the cmsconfig.php file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2018-05-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: axublog

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-05-04 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

axublog axublog DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy axublog || rpm -q axublog || axublog --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison axublog sudo apt install axublog=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold axublog

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list axublog sudo dnf downgrade axublog-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add axublog

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-10740?

axublog: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-10740 being exploited?

CVE-2018-10740 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-10740 affect?

CVE-2018-10740 affects axublog. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Axublog 1.1.0 allows remote Code Execution as demonstrated by injection of PHP code (contained in the webkeywords parameter) into the cmsconfig.php file.

How urgent is CVE-2018-10740?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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