CVE-2018-18388
CVE-2018-18388 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Escanav Escan Anti-virus 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.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Escanav Escan Anti-virus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
eScan Agent Application (MWAGENT.EXE) 4.0.2.98 in MicroWorld Technologies eScan 14.0 allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a carefully crafted payload to TCP port 2222.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-18388?
- eScan Agent Application (MWAGENT.EXE) 4.0.2.98 in MicroWorld Technologies eScan 14.0 allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a carefully crafted payload to TCP port 2222.
- How severe is CVE-2018-18388?
- CVE-2018-18388 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-2018-18388 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-18388?
- CVE-2018-18388 affects Escanav Escan Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-18388?
- 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-2018-18388 published?
- CVE-2018-18388 was published on 2018-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:escanav:escan_anti-virus:14.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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