How severe is CVE-2018-14581?

CVE-2018-14581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-14581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14581?

CVE-2018-14581 primarily affects Red-gate .net Reflector. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14581?

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-2018-14581 published?

CVE-2018-14581 was published on 2018-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14581

CVE-2018-14581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Red-gate .net Reflector 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Red-gate .net Reflector
Published: 2018-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Redgate .NET Reflector before 10.0.7.774 and SmartAssembly before 6.12.5 allow attackers to execute code by decompiling a compiled .NET object (such as a DLL or EXE file) with a specific embedded resource file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14581?: Redgate .NET Reflector before 10.0.7.774 and SmartAssembly before 6.12.5 allow attackers to execute code by decompiling a compiled .NET object (such as a DLL or EXE file) with a specific embedded resource file.
How severe is CVE-2018-14581?: CVE-2018-14581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-14581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14581?: CVE-2018-14581 primarily affects Red-gate .net Reflector. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14581?: 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-2018-14581 published?: CVE-2018-14581 was published on 2018-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:red-gate:.net_reflector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:red-gate:smartassembly:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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