How severe is CVE-2018-25040?

CVE-2018-25040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-25040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-25040?

CVE-2018-25040 affects Utorrent Web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25040?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-25040 published?

CVE-2018-25040 was published on 2022-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25040

CVE-2018-25040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Utorrent Web with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Utorrent Web
Published: 2022-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in uTorrent Web. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component HTTP RPC Server. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25040?: A vulnerability was found in uTorrent Web. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component HTTP RPC Server. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
How severe is CVE-2018-25040?: CVE-2018-25040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-25040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-25040?: CVE-2018-25040 affects Utorrent Web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-25040 published?: CVE-2018-25040 was published on 2022-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:utorrent:web:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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