How severe is CVE-2018-17775?

CVE-2018-17775 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-2018-17775 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17775?

CVE-2018-17775 affects Seqrite End Point Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17775?

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-2018-17775 published?

CVE-2018-17775 was published on 2018-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17775

CVE-2018-17775 is a high-severity vulnerability in Seqrite End Point Security 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Seqrite End Point Security
Published: 2018-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Seqrite End Point Security v7.4 has "Everyone: (F)" permission for %PROGRAMFILES%\Seqrite\Seqrite, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17775?: Seqrite End Point Security v7.4 has "Everyone: (F)" permission for %PROGRAMFILES%\Seqrite\Seqrite, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.
How severe is CVE-2018-17775?: CVE-2018-17775 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-2018-17775 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17775?: CVE-2018-17775 affects Seqrite End Point Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17775?: 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-2018-17775 published?: CVE-2018-17775 was published on 2018-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:seqrite:end_point_security:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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