CVE-2018-19194: An issue was discovered in XiaoCms 20141229

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-19194 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting xiaocms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in XiaoCms 20141229. /admin/index.php?c=database allows full path disclosure in a "failed to open stream" error message.

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	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2018-11-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xiaocms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-11-12 05:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xiaocms xiaocms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 20141229

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20141229

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 20141229 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xiaocms sudo apt install xiaocms=<VERSION_BEFORE_20141229> sudo apt-mark hold xiaocms

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

dnf --showduplicates list xiaocms sudo dnf downgrade xiaocms-<VERSION_BEFORE_20141229> sudo dnf versionlock add xiaocms

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-2018-19194?

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

Is CVE-2018-19194 being exploited?

CVE-2018-19194 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-2018-19194 affect?

CVE-2018-19194 affects xiaocms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). An issue was discovered in XiaoCms 20141229. /admin/index.php?c=database allows full path disclosure in a "failed to open stream" error message.

How urgent is CVE-2018-19194?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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