CVE-2018-20614: public\install\install.php in CIM 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to reload the product via the public/install/#

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-20614 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

public\install\install.php in CIM 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to reload the product via the public/install/#/step3 URI.

Why this priority

High severity
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	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2018-12-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cim project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-12-30 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cim project cim DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cim sudo apt install cim=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.3> sudo apt-mark hold cim

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

dnf --showduplicates list cim sudo dnf downgrade cim-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.3> sudo dnf versionlock add cim

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-2018-20614?

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

Is CVE-2018-20614 being exploited?

CVE-2018-20614 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-2018-20614 affect?

CVE-2018-20614 affects cim. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). public\install\install.php in CIM 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to reload the product via the public/install/#/step3 URI.

How urgent is CVE-2018-20614?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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