CVE-2018-20780: Traq 3.7.1 allows admin/users/new CSRF to create an admin account (aka group_id=1).

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-20780 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting traq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Traq 3.7.1 allows admin/users/new CSRF to create an admin account (aka group_id=1).

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2019-02-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: traq

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-02-11 02:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

traq traq DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.7.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.7.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison traq sudo apt install traq=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.1> sudo apt-mark hold traq

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

dnf --showduplicates list traq sudo dnf downgrade traq-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add traq

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-2018-20780?

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

Is CVE-2018-20780 being exploited?

CVE-2018-20780 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-2018-20780 affect?

CVE-2018-20780 affects traq. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Traq 3.7.1 allows admin/users/new CSRF to create an admin account (aka group_id=1).

How urgent is CVE-2018-20780?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2018-20779 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE Traq 3.7.1 allows SQL Injection via a tickets?search= URI.

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