CVE-2018-5283: The Photos in Wifi application 1.0.1 for iOS has directory traversal via the ext parameter to assets-library:/

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-5283 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting photos in wifi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Photos in Wifi application 1.0.1 for iOS has directory traversal via the ext parameter to assets-library://asset/asset.php.

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	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2018-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: photos in wifi project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-08 09:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

photos in wifi project photos in wifi DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy photos-in-wifi || rpm -q photos-in-wifi || photos-in-wifi --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison photos-in-wifi sudo apt install photos-in-wifi=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold photos-in-wifi

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

dnf --showduplicates list photos-in-wifi sudo dnf downgrade photos-in-wifi-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add photos-in-wifi

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-2018-5283?

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

Is CVE-2018-5283 being exploited?

CVE-2018-5283 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-2018-5283 affect?

CVE-2018-5283 affects photos in wifi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Photos in Wifi application 1.0.1 for iOS has directory traversal via the ext parameter to assets-library://asset/asset.php.

How urgent is CVE-2018-5283?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · iOS vulnerabilities · Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

References

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