CVE-2018-18240
CVE-2018-18240 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pippo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-502.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Pippo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Pippo through 1.11.0 allows remote code execution via a command to java.lang.ProcessBuilder because the XstreamEngine component does not use XStream's available protection mechanisms to restrict unmarshalling.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-18240?
- Pippo through 1.11.0 allows remote code execution via a command to java.lang.ProcessBuilder because the XstreamEngine component does not use XStream's available protection mechanisms to restrict unmarshalling.
- How severe is CVE-2018-18240?
- CVE-2018-18240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-18240 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-18240?
- CVE-2018-18240 affects Pippo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-18240?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-18240 published?
- CVE-2018-18240 was published on 2018-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pippo:pippo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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