How severe is CVE-2018-6183?

CVE-2018-6183 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-2018-6183 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6183?

CVE-2018-6183 affects Bitdefender Total Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6183?

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-2018-6183 published?

CVE-2018-6183 was published on 2018-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6183

CVE-2018-6183 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Total Security 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bitdefender Total Security
Published: 2018-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BitDefender Total Security 2018 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service by impersonating all the pipes through a use of an "insecurely created named pipe". Ensures full access to Everyone users group.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6183?: BitDefender Total Security 2018 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service by impersonating all the pipes through a use of an "insecurely created named pipe". Ensures full access to Everyone users group.
How severe is CVE-2018-6183?: CVE-2018-6183 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-2018-6183 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6183?: CVE-2018-6183 affects Bitdefender Total Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6183?: 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-2018-6183 published?: CVE-2018-6183 was published on 2018-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/24

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:total_security:2018:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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