How severe is CVE-2018-11334?

CVE-2018-11334 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2018-11334 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11334?

CVE-2018-11334 affects Windscribe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11334?

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-2018-11334 published?

CVE-2018-11334 was published on 2018-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11334

CVE-2018-11334 is a high-severity vulnerability in Windscribe with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Windscribe
Published: 2018-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windscribe 1.81 creates a named pipe with a NULL DACL that allows Everyone users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service via \\.\pipe\WindscribeService.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11334?: Windscribe 1.81 creates a named pipe with a NULL DACL that allows Everyone users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service via \\.\pipe\WindscribeService.
How severe is CVE-2018-11334?: CVE-2018-11334 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2018-11334 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11334?: CVE-2018-11334 affects Windscribe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11334?: 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-2018-11334 published?: CVE-2018-11334 was published on 2018-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:windscribe:windscribe:1.81:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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