How severe is CVE-2018-25118?

CVE-2018-25118 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2018-25118 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25118?

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.

Does CVE-2018-25118 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2018-25118 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21605.

When was CVE-2018-25118 published?

CVE-2018-25118 was published on 2025-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25118

CVE-2018-25118 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21605
Weakness: CWE-78
Published: 2025-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GeoVision embedded IP devices, confirmed on GV-BX1500 and GV-MFD1501, contain a remote command injection vulnerability via /PictureCatch.cgi that enables an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerable models have been declared end-of-life (EOL) by the vendor. VulnCheck has observed this vulnerability being exploited in the wild as of 2025-10-19 08:55:13.141502 UTC.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25118?: GeoVision embedded IP devices, confirmed on GV-BX1500 and GV-MFD1501, contain a remote command injection vulnerability via /PictureCatch.cgi that enables an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerable models have been declared end-of-life (EOL) by the vendor. VulnCheck has observed this vulnerability being exploited in the wild as of 2025-10-19 08:55:13.141502 UTC.
How severe is CVE-2018-25118?: CVE-2018-25118 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2018-25118 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25118?: 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.
Does CVE-2018-25118 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2018-25118 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21605.
When was CVE-2018-25118 published?: CVE-2018-25118 was published on 2025-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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