CVE-2018-3952
CVE-2018-3952 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nordvpn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Nordvpn
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of NordVPN 6.14.28.0. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the execution of arbitrary commands with system privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-3952?
- An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of NordVPN 6.14.28.0. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the execution of arbitrary commands with system privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2018-3952?
- CVE-2018-3952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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-2018-3952 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-3952?
- CVE-2018-3952 affects Nordvpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-3952?
- 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-2018-3952 published?
- CVE-2018-3952 was published on 2018-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105312
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0622
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nordvpn:nordvpn:6.14.28.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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