How severe is CVE-2018-11642?

CVE-2018-11642 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-2018-11642 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11642?

CVE-2018-11642 affects Dialogic Powermedia Xms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11642?

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-2018-11642 published?

CVE-2018-11642 was published on 2018-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11642

CVE-2018-11642 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dialogic Powermedia Xms 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: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Dialogic Powermedia Xms
Published: 2018-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Permission Assignment on the /var/www/xms/cleanzip.sh shell script run periodically in Dialogic PowerMedia XMS through 3.5 allows local users to execute code as the root user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11642?: Incorrect Permission Assignment on the /var/www/xms/cleanzip.sh shell script run periodically in Dialogic PowerMedia XMS through 3.5 allows local users to execute code as the root user.
How severe is CVE-2018-11642?: CVE-2018-11642 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-2018-11642 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11642?: CVE-2018-11642 affects Dialogic Powermedia Xms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11642?: 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-2018-11642 published?: CVE-2018-11642 was published on 2018-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://d3adend.org/blog/?p=1398

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dialogic:powermedia_xms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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