How severe is CVE-2018-1000091?

CVE-2018-1000091 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1000091 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000091?

CVE-2018-1000091 affects Kadnode Project Kadnode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000091?

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-2018-1000091 published?

CVE-2018-1000091 was published on 2018-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1000091

CVE-2018-1000091 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kadnode Project Kadnode 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Kadnode Project Kadnode
Published: 2018-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

KadNode version version 2.2.0 contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Arguments when starting up the binary that can result in Control of program execution flow, leading to remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000091?: KadNode version version 2.2.0 contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Arguments when starting up the binary that can result in Control of program execution flow, leading to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-1000091?: CVE-2018-1000091 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1000091 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000091?: CVE-2018-1000091 affects Kadnode Project Kadnode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000091?: 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-2018-1000091 published?: CVE-2018-1000091 was published on 2018-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/mwarning/KadNode/issues/79

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kadnode_project:kadnode:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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