How severe is CVE-2018-5001?

CVE-2018-5001 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-2018-5001 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-5001?

CVE-2018-5001 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5001?

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

When was CVE-2018-5001 published?

CVE-2018-5001 was published on 2018-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5001

CVE-2018-5001 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. 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: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime
Published: 2018-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.171 and earlier have an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5001?: Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.171 and earlier have an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2018-5001?: CVE-2018-5001 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-2018-5001 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-5001?: CVE-2018-5001 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5001?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-5001 published?: CVE-2018-5001 was published on 2018-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_desktop_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:edge:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer_11:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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