CVE-2018-13101

CVE-2018-13101 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Redswimmer Kiosksimple 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

Description

KioskSimpleService.exe in RedSwimmer KioskSimple 1.4.7.0 suffers from a privilege escalation vulnerability in the WCF endpoint. The exposed methods allow read and write access to the Windows registry and control of services. These methods may be abused to achieve privilege escalation via execution of attacker controlled binaries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-13101?
KioskSimpleService.exe in RedSwimmer KioskSimple 1.4.7.0 suffers from a privilege escalation vulnerability in the WCF endpoint. The exposed methods allow read and write access to the Windows registry and control of services. These methods may be abused to achieve privilege escalation via execution of attacker controlled binaries.
How severe is CVE-2018-13101?
CVE-2018-13101 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-2018-13101 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-13101?
CVE-2018-13101 affects Redswimmer Kiosksimple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13101?
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-2018-13101 published?
CVE-2018-13101 was published on 2018-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)