CVE-2018-18254
CVE-2018-18254 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Capmon Access Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in CapMon Access Manager 5.4.1.1005. An unprivileged user can read the cal_whitelist table in the Custom App Launcher (CAL) database, and potentially gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse program at an app pathname.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-18254?
- An issue was discovered in CapMon Access Manager 5.4.1.1005. An unprivileged user can read the cal_whitelist table in the Custom App Launcher (CAL) database, and potentially gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse program at an app pathname.
- How severe is CVE-2018-18254?
- CVE-2018-18254 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-2018-18254 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-18254?
- CVE-2018-18254 affects Capmon Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-18254?
- 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-2018-18254 published?
- CVE-2018-18254 was published on 2019-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:capmon:access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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