How severe is CVE-2018-10604?

CVE-2018-10604 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-2018-10604 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10604?

CVE-2018-10604 affects Selinc Sel Compass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10604?

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-2018-10604 published?

CVE-2018-10604 was published on 2018-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10604

CVE-2018-10604 is a high-severity vulnerability in Selinc Sel Compass 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Selinc Sel Compass
Published: 2018-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SEL Compass version 3.0.5.1 and prior allows all users full access to the SEL Compass directory, which may allow modification or overwriting of files within the Compass installation folder, resulting in escalation of privilege and/or malicious code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10604?: SEL Compass version 3.0.5.1 and prior allows all users full access to the SEL Compass directory, which may allow modification or overwriting of files within the Compass installation folder, resulting in escalation of privilege and/or malicious code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-10604?: CVE-2018-10604 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-2018-10604 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10604?: CVE-2018-10604 affects Selinc Sel Compass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10604?: 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-2018-10604 published?: CVE-2018-10604 was published on 2018-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-191-02

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:selinc:sel_compass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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