How severe is CVE-2018-25213?

CVE-2018-25213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-25213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-25213?

CVE-2018-25213 affects Nsasoft Nsauditor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25213?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2018-25213 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2018-25213 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21684.

When was CVE-2018-25213 published?

CVE-2018-25213 was published on 2026-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25213

CVE-2018-25213 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nsasoft Nsauditor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v4: 8.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21684
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Nsasoft Nsauditor
Published: 2026-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nsauditor 3.0.28.0 contains a structured exception handling buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying malicious input to the DNS Lookup tool. Attackers can craft a payload with SEH chain overwrite and inject shellcode through the DNS Query field to achieve code execution with application privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25213?: Nsauditor 3.0.28.0 contains a structured exception handling buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying malicious input to the DNS Lookup tool. Attackers can craft a payload with SEH chain overwrite and inject shellcode through the DNS Query field to achieve code execution with application privileges.
How severe is CVE-2018-25213?: CVE-2018-25213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-25213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-25213?: CVE-2018-25213 affects Nsasoft Nsauditor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2018-25213 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2018-25213 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21684.
When was CVE-2018-25213 published?: CVE-2018-25213 was published on 2026-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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