How severe is CVE-2018-3635?

CVE-2018-3635 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-3635 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2018-3635?

CVE-2018-3635 affects Intel Rapid Storage Technology. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3635?

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.

When was CVE-2018-3635 published?

CVE-2018-3635 was published on 2018-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-3635

CVE-2018-3635 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Rapid Storage Technology with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Published: 2018-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient input validation in installer in Intel Rapid Store Technology (RST) before version 16.7 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially elevate privileges or cause an installer denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-3635?: Insufficient input validation in installer in Intel Rapid Store Technology (RST) before version 16.7 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially elevate privileges or cause an installer denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2018-3635?: CVE-2018-3635 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-3635 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-3635?: CVE-2018-3635 affects Intel Rapid Storage Technology. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3635?: 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.
When was CVE-2018-3635 published?: CVE-2018-3635 was published on 2018-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:rapid_storage_technology:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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