CVE-2018-6306
CVE-2018-6306 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Password Manager 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-426.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Affected product: Kaspersky Password Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unauthorized code execution from specific DLL and is known as DLL Hijacking attack in Kaspersky Password Manager versions before 8.0.6.538.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-6306?
- Unauthorized code execution from specific DLL and is known as DLL Hijacking attack in Kaspersky Password Manager versions before 8.0.6.538.
- How severe is CVE-2018-6306?
- CVE-2018-6306 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-6306 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-6306?
- CVE-2018-6306 affects Kaspersky Password Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-6306?
- 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-2018-6306 published?
- CVE-2018-6306 was published on 2018-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:password_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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