How severe is CVE-2018-0701?

CVE-2018-0701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-0701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0701?

CVE-2018-0701 affects Bluestacks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0701?

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-2018-0701 published?

CVE-2018-0701 was published on 2018-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0701

CVE-2018-0701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bluestacks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bluestacks
Published: 2018-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BlueStacks App Player (BlueStacks App Player for Windows 3.0.0 to 4.31.55, BlueStacks App Player for macOS 2.0.0 and later) allows an attacker on the same network segment to bypass access restriction to gain unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0701?: BlueStacks App Player (BlueStacks App Player for Windows 3.0.0 to 4.31.55, BlueStacks App Player for macOS 2.0.0 and later) allows an attacker on the same network segment to bypass access restriction to gain unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2018-0701?: CVE-2018-0701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-0701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0701?: CVE-2018-0701 affects Bluestacks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0701?: 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-2018-0701 published?: CVE-2018-0701 was published on 2018-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bluestacks:bluestacks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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