How severe is CVE-2018-6322?

CVE-2018-6322 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-2018-6322 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-2018-6322?

CVE-2018-6322 affects Pandasecurity Panda Global Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6322?

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-2018-6322 published?

CVE-2018-6322 was published on 2018-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6322

CVE-2018-6322 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pandasecurity Panda Global Protection 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: Pandasecurity Panda Global Protection
Published: 2018-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Panda Global Protection 17.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service by impersonating all the pipes through a use of \.\pipe\PSANMSrvcPpal -- an "insecurely created named pipe." Ensures full access to Everyone users group.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6322?: Panda Global Protection 17.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service by impersonating all the pipes through a use of \.\pipe\PSANMSrvcPpal -- an "insecurely created named pipe." Ensures full access to Everyone users group.
How severe is CVE-2018-6322?: CVE-2018-6322 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-2018-6322 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-2018-6322?: CVE-2018-6322 affects Pandasecurity Panda Global Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6322?: 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-2018-6322 published?: CVE-2018-6322 was published on 2018-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/26

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pandasecurity:panda_global_protection:17.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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