How severe is CVE-2018-25044?

CVE-2018-25044 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-2018-25044 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-25044?

CVE-2018-25044 affects Bittorrent Utorrent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25044?

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

When was CVE-2018-25044 published?

CVE-2018-25044 was published on 2022-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25044

CVE-2018-25044 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bittorrent Utorrent 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% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Bittorrent Utorrent
Published: 2022-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in uTorrent. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Guest Account. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. The attack may 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-2018-25044?: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in uTorrent. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Guest Account. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. The attack may 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-2018-25044?: CVE-2018-25044 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-2018-25044 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-25044?: CVE-2018-25044 affects Bittorrent Utorrent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25044?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-25044 published?: CVE-2018-25044 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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