CVE-2018-16763
High PUBLISHEDFUEL CMS 1.4.1 allows PHP Code Evaluation via the pages/select/ filter parameter or the preview/ data parameter. This can lead to Pre-Auth Remote...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
FUEL CMS 1.4.1 allows PHP Code Evaluation via the pages/select/ filter parameter or the preview/ data parameter. This can lead to Pre-Auth Remote Code Execution.
- CVE Published
- Sep 09, 2018
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 06, 2026
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
- 82.9%
CVE References
- 47138 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47138
- GitHub — daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS/issues/478
- 0xd0ff9.wordpress.com/2019/07/19/from-code-evaluation-to-pre-auth-... 0xd0ff9.wordpress.com · CVE Record https://0xd0ff9.wordpress.com/2019/07/19/from-code-evaluation-to-pre-...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/153696/fuelCMS-1.4.1-Remote-Code-Execu... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153696/fuelCMS-1.4.1-Remote-Code...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/160080/Fuel-CMS-1.4-Remote-Code-Execut... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160080/Fuel-CMS-1.4-Remote-Code-...
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- packetstormsecurity.com/files/164756/Fuel-CMS-1.4.1-Remote-Code-Exec... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164756/Fuel-CMS-1.4.1-Remote-Cod...
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2025-06-06 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2018/CVE-2018-16763.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-06-06 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2022-05-31 15:31:37 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Scanner Integrations
Nuclei, Metasploit, and other scanner references for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2025-04-13 00:45:30 UTC · 0 stars
The goal of this project was to conduct a security audit of a blog recently launched by Ackme Support Incorporated, identifying any critical vulnerabilities before the site goes public. The task involved finding a way to remotely execute code and gain access to the target system.
github · Created 2025-01-08 01:30:07 UTC · 0 stars
Fuel CMS 1.4.1 - Remote Code Execution
github · Created 2023-07-16 20:40:45 UTC · 0 stars
Fuel CMS 1.4.1 - Remote Code Execution - Python 3.x
github · Created 2023-06-09 13:01:48 UTC · 0 stars
github · Created 2023-01-03 20:47:08 UTC · 2 stars
CVE-2018-16763 FuelCMS 1.4 Remote Code Execution, this version of FuelCMS is still vulnerable until now
github · Created 2022-05-31 15:31:37 UTC · 13 stars
Exploit to trigger RCE for CVE-2018-16763 on FuelCMS <= 1.4.1 and interactive shell.
github · Created 2022-01-08 07:15:24 UTC · 2 stars
github · Created 2021-11-22 14:53:42 UTC · 0 stars
A write up on the THM room Vulnerability Capstone & Exploit script for CVE-2018-16763.
github · Created 2021-11-03 04:38:54 UTC · 5 stars
Fuel CMS 1.4.1 - Remote Code Execution
github · Created 2021-09-27 05:15:38 UTC · 2 stars
FUEL CMS 1.4.1 allows PHP Code Evaluation via the pages/select/ filter parameter or the preview/ data parameter. This can lead to Pre-Auth Remote Code Execution.
github · Created 2020-10-10 20:23:59 UTC · 3 stars
github · Created 2020-09-03 15:06:22 UTC · 2 stars
This is an updated version of the CVE-2018-16763 for fuelCMS 1.4.1
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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09:38 UTC over 6 years ago09:38 UTC · over 6 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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21:00 UTC almost 8 years ago21:00 UTC · almost 8 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 8 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 8 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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