CVE-2018-8717: joyplus-cms 1.6.0 has CSRF, as demonstrated by adding an administrator account via a manager/admin_ajax.php?ac

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-8717 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting joyplus-cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

joyplus-cms 1.6.0 has CSRF, as demonstrated by adding an administrator account via a manager/admin_ajax.php?action=save&tab={pre}manager request.

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	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2018-03-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joyplus-cms project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-15 01:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joyplus-cms project joyplus-cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy joyplus-cms || rpm -q joyplus-cms || joyplus-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison joyplus-cms sudo apt install joyplus-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0> sudo apt-mark hold joyplus-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list joyplus-cms sudo dnf downgrade joyplus-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add joyplus-cms

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-2018-8717?

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

Is CVE-2018-8717 being exploited?

CVE-2018-8717 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-2018-8717 affect?

CVE-2018-8717 affects joyplus-cms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). joyplus-cms 1.6.0 has CSRF, as demonstrated by adding an administrator account via a manager/admin_ajax.php?action=save&tab={pre}manager request.

How urgent is CVE-2018-8717?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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