CVE-2018-18382: Advanced HRM 1.6 allows Remote Code Execution via PHP code in a .php file to the user/update-user-avatar URI,

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-18382 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting advanced hrm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Advanced HRM 1.6 allows Remote Code Execution via PHP code in a .php file to the user/update-user-avatar URI, which can be accessed through an "Update Profile" "Change Picture" (aka user/edit-profile) action.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2018-10-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: coderpixel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-10-16 07:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

coderpixel advanced hrm DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advanced-hrm || rpm -q advanced-hrm || advanced-hrm --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison advanced-hrm sudo apt install advanced-hrm=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6> sudo apt-mark hold advanced-hrm

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

dnf --showduplicates list advanced-hrm sudo dnf downgrade advanced-hrm-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6> sudo dnf versionlock add advanced-hrm

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-18382?

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

Is CVE-2018-18382 being exploited?

CVE-2018-18382 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-2018-18382 affect?

CVE-2018-18382 affects advanced hrm. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Advanced HRM 1.6 allows Remote Code Execution via PHP code in a .php file to the user/update-user-avatar URI, which can be accessed through an "Update Profile" "Change Picture" (aka user/edit-profile) action.

How urgent is CVE-2018-18382?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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