CVE-2018-10956: IPConfigure Orchid Core VMS 2.0.5 allows Directory Traversal.

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-10956 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting orchid core vms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IPConfigure Orchid Core VMS 2.0.5 allows Directory Traversal.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
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	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	55.0% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2018-06-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ipconfigure

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-25 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ipconfigure orchid core vms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy orchid-core-vms || rpm -q orchid-core-vms || orchid-core-vms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison orchid-core-vms sudo apt install orchid-core-vms=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.5> sudo apt-mark hold orchid-core-vms

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

dnf --showduplicates list orchid-core-vms sudo dnf downgrade orchid-core-vms-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add orchid-core-vms

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: IPConfigure Orchid VMS 2.0.5 - Directory Traversal / Information Disclosure (Metasploit)
Nuclei scan template: IPConfigure Orchid Core VMS 2.0.5 - Local File Inclusion

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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-2018-10956?

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

Is CVE-2018-10956 being exploited?

CVE-2018-10956 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-2018-10956 affect?

CVE-2018-10956 affects orchid core vms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). IPConfigure Orchid Core VMS 2.0.5 allows Directory Traversal.

How urgent is CVE-2018-10956?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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