CVE-2018-19457: Logicspice FAQ Script 2.9.7 allows uploading arbitrary files, which leads to remote command execution via admi

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-19457 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting faq script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Logicspice FAQ Script 2.9.7 allows uploading arbitrary files, which leads to remote command execution via admin/faqs/faqimages with a .php file.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2018-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: logicspice

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-11-22 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

logicspice faq script DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.9.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.9.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy faq-script || rpm -q faq-script || faq-script --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.9.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison faq-script sudo apt install faq-script=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.7> sudo apt-mark hold faq-script

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

dnf --showduplicates list faq-script sudo dnf downgrade faq-script-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.7> sudo dnf versionlock add faq-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-2018-19457?

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

Is CVE-2018-19457 being exploited?

CVE-2018-19457 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-2018-19457 affect?

CVE-2018-19457 affects faq script. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Logicspice FAQ Script 2.9.7 allows uploading arbitrary files, which leads to remote command execution via admin/faqs/faqimages with a .php file.

How urgent is CVE-2018-19457?

Priority 53/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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