CVE-2018-16457: PHP Scripts Mall Open Source Real-estate Script 3.6.2 allows remote attackers to list the wp-content/themes/te

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-16457 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting open source real-estate script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP Scripts Mall Open Source Real-estate Script 3.6.2 allows remote attackers to list the wp-content/themes/template_dp_dec2015/img directory.

Why this priority

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	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2018-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: open source real-estate script project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-10-04 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

open source real-estate script project open source real-estate script DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.6.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.6.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-source-real-estate-script || rpm -q open-source-real-estate-script || open-source-real-estate-script --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison open-source-real-estate-script sudo apt install open-source-real-estate-script=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6.2> sudo apt-mark hold open-source-real-estate-script

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

dnf --showduplicates list open-source-real-estate-script sudo dnf downgrade open-source-real-estate-script-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6.2> sudo dnf versionlock add open-source-real-estate-script

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.

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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-2018-16457?

open source real-estate script: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-16457 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16457 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-2018-16457 affect?

CVE-2018-16457 affects open source real-estate script. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). PHP Scripts Mall Open Source Real-estate Script 3.6.2 allows remote attackers to list the wp-content/themes/template_dp_dec2015/img directory.

How urgent is CVE-2018-16457?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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