How severe is CVE-2018-5313?

CVE-2018-5313 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-2018-5313 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-5313?

CVE-2018-5313 affects Rapidscada Rapid Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5313?

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-2018-5313 published?

CVE-2018-5313 was published on 2018-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5313

CVE-2018-5313 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rapidscada Rapid Scada 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Rapidscada Rapid Scada
Published: 2018-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privilege on Rapid Scada 5.5.0 because of weak C:\SCADA permissions. The specific flaw exists within the access control that is set and modified during the installation of the product. The product sets weak access control restrictions. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of Administrator, the IUSR account, or SYSTEM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5313?: A vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privilege on Rapid Scada 5.5.0 because of weak C:\SCADA permissions. The specific flaw exists within the access control that is set and modified during the installation of the product. The product sets weak access control restrictions. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of Administrator, the IUSR account, or SYSTEM.
How severe is CVE-2018-5313?: CVE-2018-5313 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-2018-5313 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-5313?: CVE-2018-5313 affects Rapidscada Rapid Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5313?: 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-2018-5313 published?: CVE-2018-5313 was published on 2018-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rapidscada:rapid_scada:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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