How severe is CVE-2018-4933?

CVE-2018-4933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-4933 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-4933?

CVE-2018-4933 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4933?

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

When was CVE-2018-4933 published?

CVE-2018-4933 was published on 2018-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-4933

CVE-2018-4933 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Adobe Flash Player
Published: 2018-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.113 and earlier have an exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-4933?: Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.113 and earlier have an exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2018-4933?: CVE-2018-4933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-4933 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-4933?: CVE-2018-4933 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4933?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-4933 published?: CVE-2018-4933 was published on 2018-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:edge:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_desktop_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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