CVE-2018-10253
CVE-2018-10253 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paessler Prtg Network Monitor 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Paessler Prtg Network Monitor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor before 18.1.39.1648 mishandles stack memory during unspecified API calls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-10253?
- Paessler PRTG Network Monitor before 18.1.39.1648 mishandles stack memory during unspecified API calls.
- How severe is CVE-2018-10253?
- CVE-2018-10253 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-10253 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-10253?
- CVE-2018-10253 affects Paessler Prtg Network Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-10253?
- 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-2018-10253 published?
- CVE-2018-10253 was published on 2018-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:paessler:prtg_network_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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