How severe is CVE-2018-25043?

CVE-2018-25043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-25043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-25043?

CVE-2018-25043 affects Bittorrent Utorrent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25043?

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

When was CVE-2018-25043 published?

CVE-2018-25043 was published on 2022-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25043

CVE-2018-25043 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bittorrent Utorrent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Bittorrent Utorrent
Published: 2022-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in uTorrent. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component PRNG. The manipulation leads to weak authentication. The attack can be initiated 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-2018-25043?: A vulnerability classified as critical was found in uTorrent. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component PRNG. The manipulation leads to weak authentication. The attack can be initiated 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-2018-25043?: CVE-2018-25043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-25043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-25043?: CVE-2018-25043 affects Bittorrent Utorrent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25043?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-25043 published?: CVE-2018-25043 was published on 2022-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bittorrent:utorrent:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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