How severe is CVE-2018-12175?

CVE-2018-12175 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-2018-12175 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12175?

CVE-2018-12175 affects Intel Distribution For Python. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12175?

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-2018-12175 published?

CVE-2018-12175 was published on 2018-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12175

CVE-2018-12175 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Distribution For Python 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Intel Distribution For Python
Published: 2018-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Default install directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python (IDP) version 2018 may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12175?: Default install directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python (IDP) version 2018 may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges via local access.
How severe is CVE-2018-12175?: CVE-2018-12175 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-2018-12175 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12175?: CVE-2018-12175 affects Intel Distribution For Python. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12175?: 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-2018-12175 published?: CVE-2018-12175 was published on 2018-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00181.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:distribution_for_python:2018:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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