How severe is CVE-2018-17925?

CVE-2018-17925 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-17925 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17925?

CVE-2018-17925 affects Ge Ifix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17925?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-17925 published?

CVE-2018-17925 was published on 2018-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17925

CVE-2018-17925 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ge Ifix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-623.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-623
Affected product: Ge Ifix
Published: 2018-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple instances of this vulnerability (Unsafe ActiveX Control Marked Safe For Scripting) have been identified in the third-party ActiveX object provided to GE iFIX versions 2.0 - 5.8 by Gigasoft. Only the independent use of the Gigasoft charting package outside the iFIX product may expose users to the reported vulnerability. The reported method shown to impact Internet Explorer is not exposed in the iFIX product, nor is the core functionality of the iFIX product known to be impacted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17925?: Multiple instances of this vulnerability (Unsafe ActiveX Control Marked Safe For Scripting) have been identified in the third-party ActiveX object provided to GE iFIX versions 2.0 - 5.8 by Gigasoft. Only the independent use of the Gigasoft charting package outside the iFIX product may expose users to the reported vulnerability. The reported method shown to impact Internet Explorer is not exposed in the iFIX product, nor is the core functionality of the iFIX product known to be impacted.
How severe is CVE-2018-17925?: CVE-2018-17925 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-17925 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17925?: CVE-2018-17925 affects Ge Ifix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17925?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-17925 published?: CVE-2018-17925 was published on 2018-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:ifix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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