CVE-2018-12825
CVE-2018-12825 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Adobe Flash Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe Flash Player 30.0.0.134 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to security mitigation bypass.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-12825?
- Adobe Flash Player 30.0.0.134 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to security mitigation bypass.
- How severe is CVE-2018-12825?
- CVE-2018-12825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-12825 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-12825?
- CVE-2018-12825 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-12825?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-12825 published?
- CVE-2018-12825 was published on 2018-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105070
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041448
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2435
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-25.html
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:edge:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer_11:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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