How severe is CVE-2018-18252?

CVE-2018-18252 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-2018-18252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18252?

CVE-2018-18252 affects Capmon Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18252?

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-2018-18252 published?

CVE-2018-18252 was published on 2019-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18252

CVE-2018-18252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Capmon Access Manager 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Capmon Access Manager
Published: 2019-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in CapMon Access Manager 5.4.1.1005. CALRunElevated.exe provides "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" access to unprivileged users via the --system option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18252?: An issue was discovered in CapMon Access Manager 5.4.1.1005. CALRunElevated.exe provides "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" access to unprivileged users via the --system option.
How severe is CVE-2018-18252?: CVE-2018-18252 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-2018-18252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18252?: CVE-2018-18252 affects Capmon Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18252?: 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-2018-18252 published?: CVE-2018-18252 was published on 2019-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://improsec.com/tech-blog/cam1

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:capmon:access_manager:5.4.1.1005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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