How severe is CVE-2018-17490?

CVE-2018-17490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-17490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17490?

CVE-2018-17490 affects Hidglobal Easylobby Solo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17490?

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-2018-17490 published?

CVE-2018-17490 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17490

CVE-2018-17490 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hidglobal Easylobby Solo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Hidglobal Easylobby Solo
Published: 2019-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EasyLobby Solo is vulnerable to a denial of service. By visiting the kiosk and accessing the task manager, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to kill the process or launch new processes at will.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17490?: EasyLobby Solo is vulnerable to a denial of service. By visiting the kiosk and accessing the task manager, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to kill the process or launch new processes at will.
How severe is CVE-2018-17490?: CVE-2018-17490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-17490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17490?: CVE-2018-17490 affects Hidglobal Easylobby Solo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17490?: 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-2018-17490 published?: CVE-2018-17490 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/149650

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hidglobal:easylobby_solo:11.0.4563:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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