How severe is CVE-2018-25278?

CVE-2018-25278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-25278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25278?

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

Does CVE-2018-25278 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2018-25278 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21798.

When was CVE-2018-25278 published?

CVE-2018-25278 was published on 2026-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25278

CVE-2018-25278 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21798
Weakness: CWE-120
Published: 2026-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PicaJet FX 2.6.5 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting oversized input to registration fields. Attackers can paste a 6000-byte buffer into the Registration Name and Registration Key fields via the Help menu's Register PicaJet dialog to trigger an application crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25278?: PicaJet FX 2.6.5 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting oversized input to registration fields. Attackers can paste a 6000-byte buffer into the Registration Name and Registration Key fields via the Help menu's Register PicaJet dialog to trigger an application crash.
How severe is CVE-2018-25278?: CVE-2018-25278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-25278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25278?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2018-25278 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2018-25278 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21798.
When was CVE-2018-25278 published?: CVE-2018-25278 was published on 2026-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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