CVE-2018-14579: GolemCMS through 2008-12-24, if the install/ directory remains active after an installation, allows remote att

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-14579?

golemcms: upgrade to newer than 2008-12-24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-14579 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14579 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-14579 affect?

CVE-2018-14579 affects golemcms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). GolemCMS through 2008-12-24, if the install/ directory remains active after an installation, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by inserting this code into the "Database Information" "Table prefix" form field, or obtain s

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-14579?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-14579 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting golemcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GolemCMS through 2008-12-24, if the install/ directory remains active after an installation, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by inserting this code into the "Database Information" "Table prefix" form field, or obtain sensitive information via a direct request for install/install.sql.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2018-07-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: golemcms project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-24 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

golemcms project golemcms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2008-12-24

Fixed in: newer than 2008-12-24

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2008-12-24 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade golemcms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade golemcms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2018-14579?

golemcms: upgrade to newer than 2008-12-24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-14579 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14579 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-2018-14579 affect?

CVE-2018-14579 affects golemcms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). GolemCMS through 2008-12-24, if the install/ directory remains active after an installation, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by inserting this code into the "Database Information" "Table prefix" form field, or obtain s

How urgent is CVE-2018-14579?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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