CVE-2018-25114

Published Jul 23, 2025 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-94 CWE-434

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists within osCommerce Online Merchant version 2.3.4.1 due to insecure default configuration and missing authentication in the installer workflow. By default, the /install/ directory remains accessible after installation. An unauthenticated attacker can invoke install_4.php, submit crafted POST data, and inject arbitrary PHP code into the configure.php file. When the application later includes this file, the injected payload is executed, resulting in full server-side compromise.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94
CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25114? +
A remote code execution vulnerability exists within osCommerce Online Merchant version 2.3.4.1 due to insecure default configuration and missing authentication in the installer workflow. By default, the /install/ directory remains accessible after installation. An unauthenticated attacker can invoke install_4.php, submit crafted POST data, and inject arbitrary PHP code into the configure.php file. When the application later includes this file, the injected payload is executed, resulting in full server-side compromise.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2018-25114? +
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