How severe is CVE-2018-10257?

CVE-2018-10257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-10257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10257?

CVE-2018-10257 affects Hrsale Project Hrsale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10257?

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-2018-10257 published?

CVE-2018-10257 was published on 2018-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10257

CVE-2018-10257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hrsale Project Hrsale 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Hrsale Project Hrsale
Published: 2018-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CSV Injection vulnerability was discovered in HRSALE The Ultimate HRM v1.0.2 that allows a user with low level privileges to inject a command that will be included in the exported CSV file, leading to possible code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10257?: A CSV Injection vulnerability was discovered in HRSALE The Ultimate HRM v1.0.2 that allows a user with low level privileges to inject a command that will be included in the exported CSV file, leading to possible code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-10257?: CVE-2018-10257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-10257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10257?: CVE-2018-10257 affects Hrsale Project Hrsale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10257?: 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-2018-10257 published?: CVE-2018-10257 was published on 2018-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hrsale_project:hrsale:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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