How severe is CVE-2018-25282?

CVE-2018-25282 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-2018-25282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25282?

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

Does CVE-2018-25282 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2018-25282 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21802.

When was CVE-2018-25282 published?

CVE-2018-25282 was published on 2026-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25282

CVE-2018-25282 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-674.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21802
Weakness: CWE-674
Published: 2026-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nmap 7.70 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by processing malicious XML files with exponential entity expansion. Attackers can create a crafted XML file with nested entity definitions and open it through ZenMap's scan import functionality to cause the program to consume excessive system resources and crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25282?: Nmap 7.70 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by processing malicious XML files with exponential entity expansion. Attackers can create a crafted XML file with nested entity definitions and open it through ZenMap's scan import functionality to cause the program to consume excessive system resources and crash.
How severe is CVE-2018-25282?: CVE-2018-25282 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-2018-25282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25282?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2018-25282 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2018-25282 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21802.
When was CVE-2018-25282 published?: CVE-2018-25282 was published on 2026-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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