CVE-2018-20628: PHP Scripts Mall Charity Foundation Script 1 through 3 allows directory traversal via a direct request for a l

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2018-20628 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting charity foundation script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP Scripts Mall Charity Foundation Script 1 through 3 allows directory traversal via a direct request for a listing of an uploads directory such as the wp-content/uploads/2018/12 directory.

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	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2019-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: charity foundation script project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-03-21 16:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

charity foundation script project charity foundation script MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy charity-foundation-script || rpm -q charity-foundation-script || charity-foundation-script --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2018-20628?

charity foundation script: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-20628 being exploited?

CVE-2018-20628 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-2018-20628 affect?

CVE-2018-20628 affects charity foundation script. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP Scripts Mall Charity Foundation Script 1 through 3 allows directory traversal via a direct request for a listing of an uploads directory such as the wp-content/uploads/2018/12 directory.

How urgent is CVE-2018-20628?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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