CVE-2018-9205: Vulnerability in avatar_uploader v7.x-1.0-beta8 , The code in view.php doesn't verify users or sanitize the fi

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-9205 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting avatar uploader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in avatar_uploader v7.x-1.0-beta8 , The code in view.php doesn't verify users or sanitize the file path.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
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	55.1% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2018-04-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Larry Cashdollar · Vendor: drupal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-04-04 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

drupal avatar uploader DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-1.0 beta8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy avatar-uploader || rpm -q avatar-uploader || avatar-uploader --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison avatar-uploader sudo apt install avatar-uploader=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo apt-mark hold avatar-uploader

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

dnf --showduplicates list avatar-uploader sudo dnf downgrade avatar-uploader-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add avatar-uploader

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Drupal avatar_uploader v7.x-1.0-beta8 - Arbitrary File Disclosure
Nuclei scan template: Drupal avatar_uploader v7.x-1.0-beta8 - Local File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2018-9205?

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

Is CVE-2018-9205 being exploited?

CVE-2018-9205 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-2018-9205 affect?

CVE-2018-9205 affects avatar uploader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Vulnerability in avatar_uploader v7.x-1.0-beta8 , The code in view.php doesn't verify users or sanitize the file path.

How urgent is CVE-2018-9205?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Drupal vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2015-2087 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Avatar Uploader module before 6.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote a
CVE-2014-9155 MEDIUM 4.0 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in the Avatar Uploader module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-

References

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