CVE-2018-25365
CVE-2018-25365 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21885
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PCViewer vt1000 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by submitting relative path sequences in GET requests. Attackers can use path traversal sequences ../../../../../../../../../../../../etc/passwd to access sensitive system files outside the intended directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-25365?
- PCViewer vt1000 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by submitting relative path sequences in GET requests. Attackers can use path traversal sequences ../../../../../../../../../../../../etc/passwd to access sensitive system files outside the intended directory.
- How severe is CVE-2018-25365?
- CVE-2018-25365 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-25365 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-25365?
- 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-2018-25365 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2018-25365 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21885.
- When was CVE-2018-25365 published?
- CVE-2018-25365 was published on 2026-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/File-Management/Pc-Viewer.shtml
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45248
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pcviewer-vt1000-directory-traversal-via-get-request
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