How severe is CVE-2018-25219?

CVE-2018-25219 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-2018-25219 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-2018-25219?

CVE-2018-25219 affects Passfab Excel Password Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25219?

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-2018-25219 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2018-25219 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21696.

When was CVE-2018-25219 published?

CVE-2018-25219 was published on 2026-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25219

CVE-2018-25219 is a high-severity vulnerability in Passfab Excel Password Recovery 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-2018-21696
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Passfab Excel Password Recovery
Published: 2026-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PassFab Excel Password Recovery 8.3.1 contains a structured exception handling buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious payload in the registration code field. Attackers can craft a buffer overflow payload with a pop-pop-ret gadget and shellcode that triggers code execution when pasted into the Licensed E-mail and Registration Code field during the registration process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25219?: PassFab Excel Password Recovery 8.3.1 contains a structured exception handling buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious payload in the registration code field. Attackers can craft a buffer overflow payload with a pop-pop-ret gadget and shellcode that triggers code execution when pasted into the Licensed E-mail and Registration Code field during the registration process.
How severe is CVE-2018-25219?: CVE-2018-25219 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-2018-25219 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-2018-25219?: CVE-2018-25219 affects Passfab Excel Password Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25219?: 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-2018-25219 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2018-25219 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21696.
When was CVE-2018-25219 published?: CVE-2018-25219 was published on 2026-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:passfab:excel_password_recovery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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