CVE-2018-17408
CVE-2018-17408 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zahiraccounting Zahir Enterprise Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Zahiraccounting Zahir Enterprise Plus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflows in Zahir Accounting Enterprise Plus 6 through build 10b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CSV file that is accessed through the Import CSV File menu.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17408?
- Stack-based buffer overflows in Zahir Accounting Enterprise Plus 6 through build 10b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CSV file that is accessed through the Import CSV File menu.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17408?
- CVE-2018-17408 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-2018-17408 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17408?
- CVE-2018-17408 affects Zahiraccounting Zahir Enterprise Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17408?
- 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-2018-17408 published?
- CVE-2018-17408 was published on 2018-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.spentera.id/zahir-accounting-enterprise-plus-6/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45505/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45560/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zahiraccounting:zahir_enterprise_plus:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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