How severe is CVE-2018-15912?

CVE-2018-15912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-15912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15912?

CVE-2018-15912 affects Manjaro Manjaro Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15912?

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-2018-15912 published?

CVE-2018-15912 was published on 2018-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15912

CVE-2018-15912 is a high-severity vulnerability in Manjaro Manjaro Linux 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Manjaro Manjaro Linux
Published: 2018-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in manjaro-update-system.sh in manjaro-system 20180716-1 on Manjaro Linux. A local attacker can install or remove arbitrary packages and package repositories potentially containing hooks with arbitrary code, which will automatically be run as root, or remove packages vital to the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15912?: An issue was discovered in manjaro-update-system.sh in manjaro-system 20180716-1 on Manjaro Linux. A local attacker can install or remove arbitrary packages and package repositories potentially containing hooks with arbitrary code, which will automatically be run as root, or remove packages vital to the system.
How severe is CVE-2018-15912?: CVE-2018-15912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-15912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15912?: CVE-2018-15912 affects Manjaro Manjaro Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15912?: 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-2018-15912 published?: CVE-2018-15912 was published on 2018-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:manjaro:manjaro_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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