CVE-2018-25135
CVE-2018-25135 is a critical-severity vulnerability 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-149.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v4: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-205349
- Weakness: CWE-149
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Anviz AIM CrossChex Standard 4.3.6.0 contains a CSV injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute commands by inserting malicious formulas in user import fields. Attackers can craft payloads in fields like 'Name', 'Gender', or 'Position' to trigger Excel macro execution when importing user data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-25135?
- Anviz AIM CrossChex Standard 4.3.6.0 contains a CSV injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute commands by inserting malicious formulas in user import fields. Attackers can craft payloads in fields like 'Name', 'Gender', or 'Position' to trigger Excel macro execution when importing user data.
- How severe is CVE-2018-25135?
- CVE-2018-25135 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-2018-25135 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-25135?
- 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-2018-25135 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2018-25135 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205349.
- When was CVE-2018-25135 published?
- CVE-2018-25135 was published on 2025-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.anviz.com
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45765
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-5498.php
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