How severe is CVE-2018-11080?

CVE-2018-11080 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, 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 low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-11080 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11080?

CVE-2018-11080 affects Emc Secure Remote Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11080?

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-2018-11080 published?

CVE-2018-11080 was published on 2018-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11080

CVE-2018-11080 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Secure Remote Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Emc Secure Remote Services
Published: 2018-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC Secure Remote Services, versions prior to 3.32.00.08, contains Improper File Permission Vulnerabilities. The application contains multiple configuration files with world-readable permissions that could allow an authenticated malicious user to utilize the file contents to potentially elevate their privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11080?: Dell EMC Secure Remote Services, versions prior to 3.32.00.08, contains Improper File Permission Vulnerabilities. The application contains multiple configuration files with world-readable permissions that could allow an authenticated malicious user to utilize the file contents to potentially elevate their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2018-11080?: CVE-2018-11080 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, 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 low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-11080 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11080?: CVE-2018-11080 affects Emc Secure Remote Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11080?: 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-2018-11080 published?: CVE-2018-11080 was published on 2018-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:secure_remote_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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