How severe is CVE-2018-18387?

CVE-2018-18387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-18387 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18387?

CVE-2018-18387 affects Playsms Project Playsms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18387?

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-2018-18387 published?

CVE-2018-18387 was published on 2018-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18387

CVE-2018-18387 is a high-severity vulnerability in Playsms Project Playsms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-829.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-829
Affected product: Playsms Project Playsms
Published: 2018-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

playSMS through 1.4.2 allows Privilege Escalation through Daemon abuse.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18387?: playSMS through 1.4.2 allows Privilege Escalation through Daemon abuse.
How severe is CVE-2018-18387?: CVE-2018-18387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-18387 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18387?: CVE-2018-18387 affects Playsms Project Playsms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18387?: 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-2018-18387 published?: CVE-2018-18387 was published on 2018-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/TheeBlind/CVE-2018-18387

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:playsms_project:playsms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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