CVE-2018-6546
CVE-2018-6546 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Plays.tv with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Plays.tv
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
plays_service.exe in the plays.tv service before 1.27.7.0, as distributed in AMD driver-installation packages and Gaming Evolved products, executes code at a user-defined (local or SMB) path as SYSTEM when the execute_installer parameter is used in an HTTP message. This occurs without properly authenticating the user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-6546?
- plays_service.exe in the plays.tv service before 1.27.7.0, as distributed in AMD driver-installation packages and Gaming Evolved products, executes code at a user-defined (local or SMB) path as SYSTEM when the execute_installer parameter is used in an HTTP message. This occurs without properly authenticating the user.
- How severe is CVE-2018-6546?
- CVE-2018-6546 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-6546 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-6546?
- CVE-2018-6546 affects Plays.tv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-6546?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-6546 published?
- CVE-2018-6546 was published on 2018-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/securifera/CVE-2018-6546-Exploit/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44476/
- https://www.securifera.com/advisories/CVE-2018-6546/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:plays.tv:plays.tv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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