How severe is CVE-2018-15573?

CVE-2018-15573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-15573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15573?

CVE-2018-15573 affects Reprisesoftware Reprise License Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15573?

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-2018-15573 published?

CVE-2018-15573 was published on 2018-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15573

CVE-2018-15573 is a high-severity vulnerability in Reprisesoftware Reprise License Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Reprisesoftware Reprise License Manager
Published: 2018-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Reprise License Manager (RLM) through 12.2BL2. Attackers can use the web interface to read and write data to any file on disk (as long as rlm.exe has access to it) via /goform/edit_lf_process with file content in the lfdata parameter and a pathname in the lf parameter. By default, the web interface is on port 5054, and does not require authentication. NOTE: the vendor has stated "We do not consider this a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15573?: An issue was discovered in Reprise License Manager (RLM) through 12.2BL2. Attackers can use the web interface to read and write data to any file on disk (as long as rlm.exe has access to it) via /goform/edit_lf_process with file content in the lfdata parameter and a pathname in the lf parameter. By default, the web interface is on port 5054, and does not require authentication. NOTE: the vendor has stated "We do not consider this a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2018-15573?: CVE-2018-15573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-15573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15573?: CVE-2018-15573 affects Reprisesoftware Reprise License Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15573?: 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-2018-15573 published?: CVE-2018-15573 was published on 2018-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:reprisesoftware:reprise_license_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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