How severe is CVE-2018-15808?

CVE-2018-15808 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-2018-15808 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15808?

CVE-2018-15808 affects Posim Evo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15808?

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-2018-15808 published?

CVE-2018-15808 was published on 2018-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15808

CVE-2018-15808 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Posim Evo 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Posim Evo
Published: 2018-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

POSIM EVO 15.13 for Windows includes hardcoded database credentials for the "root" database user. "root" access to POSIM EVO's database may result in a breach of confidentiality, integrity, or availability or allow for attackers to remotely execute code on associated POSIM EVO clients.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15808?: POSIM EVO 15.13 for Windows includes hardcoded database credentials for the "root" database user. "root" access to POSIM EVO's database may result in a breach of confidentiality, integrity, or availability or allow for attackers to remotely execute code on associated POSIM EVO clients.
How severe is CVE-2018-15808?: CVE-2018-15808 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-2018-15808 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15808?: CVE-2018-15808 affects Posim Evo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15808?: 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-2018-15808 published?: CVE-2018-15808 was published on 2018-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://versprite.com/advisories/posim-evo-for-windows-2/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:posim:evo:15.13:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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