How severe is CVE-2018-0690?

CVE-2018-0690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-0690 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0690?

CVE-2018-0690 affects Sony Music Center For Pc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0690?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-0690 published?

CVE-2018-0690 was published on 2018-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0690

CVE-2018-0690 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sony Music Center For Pc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sony Music Center For Pc
Published: 2018-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unvalidated software update vulnerability in Music Center for PC version 1.0.02 and earlier could allow a man-in-the-middle attacker to tamper with an update file and inject executable files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0690?: An unvalidated software update vulnerability in Music Center for PC version 1.0.02 and earlier could allow a man-in-the-middle attacker to tamper with an update file and inject executable files.
How severe is CVE-2018-0690?: CVE-2018-0690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-0690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0690?: CVE-2018-0690 affects Sony Music Center For Pc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0690?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-0690 published?: CVE-2018-0690 was published on 2018-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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