Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-13025 is an arbitrary file deletion flaw reported in YXcms 1.4.7. A remote attacker may be able to cause the CMS to delete files through the photo deletion function, which can damage site availability or integrity if the vulnerable route is reachable.
Executive priority
Treat this as a focused but serious legacy CMS risk. Prioritize if YXcms 1.4.7 is internet-facing or business-critical, because arbitrary file deletion can disrupt site operations even without evidence of active exploitation.
Technical view
The CVE describes protected/apps/admin/controller/photoController.php in YXcms 1.4.7 accepting the admin/photo/delpic picname parameter in a way that allows arbitrary file deletion. The public record does not provide CVSS, CWE, CPE, authentication details, or confirmed fixed versions.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely limited to organizations still running YXcms 1.4.7, especially internet-facing instances where the admin photo deletion route is reachable. Source data does not identify broader products or versions.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The GitHub reference appears to be a public vulnerability report, but the bundle does not establish exploit prevalence or real-world use.
Researcher notes
The source bundle is sparse: no CVSS vector, CWE, CPE, patch advisory, or authentication requirements are provided. Avoid assuming all YXcms versions are affected. Validate exposure against the specific 1.4.7 code path and available project history.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and prioritize any YXcms 1.4.7 deployments.
- Check the YXcms project or vendor guidance for fixed versions or patches.
- Restrict access to administrative CMS routes to trusted networks or users.
- Ensure reliable backups exist for application and content files.
- Monitor for unexpected file deletion or missing CMS assets.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web assets for YXcms and confirm exact versions.
- Review whether the admin photo deletion route is reachable externally.
- Check logs for suspicious requests referencing photo deletion behavior.
- Verify file integrity against backups or known-good deployments.
- Confirm whether upstream guidance names a fixed release.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/zhaoheng521/yxcms/blob/master/Any%20file%20deletionCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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