CVE-2018-25178: Easyndexer 1.0 contains an arbitrary file download vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to down

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-25178 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting easyndexer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Easyndexer 1.0 contains an arbitrary file download vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download sensitive files by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to showtif.php with arbitrary file paths in the file parameter to retrieve system files like configuration and initialization files.

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	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-03-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: rul10

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-06 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rul10 easyndexer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easyndexer sudo apt install easyndexer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold easyndexer

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

dnf --showduplicates list easyndexer sudo dnf downgrade easyndexer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add easyndexer

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-2018-25178?

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

Is CVE-2018-25178 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25178 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-2018-25178 affect?

CVE-2018-25178 affects easyndexer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Easyndexer 1.0 contains an arbitrary file download vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download sensitive files by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to showtif.php with arbitrary file paths

How urgent is CVE-2018-25178?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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