CVE-2018-6547
CVE-2018-6547 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Plays.tv with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 9.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st 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, contains an HTTP message parsing function that takes a user-defined path and writes non-user controlled data as SYSTEM to the file when the extract_files parameter is used. This occurs without properly authenticating the user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-6547?
- plays_service.exe in the plays.tv service before 1.27.7.0, as distributed in AMD driver-installation packages and Gaming Evolved products, contains an HTTP message parsing function that takes a user-defined path and writes non-user controlled data as SYSTEM to the file when the extract_files parameter is used. This occurs without properly authenticating the user.
- How severe is CVE-2018-6547?
- CVE-2018-6547 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-6547 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-6547?
- CVE-2018-6547 affects Plays.tv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-6547?
- 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-2018-6547 published?
- CVE-2018-6547 was published on 2018-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:plays.tv:plays.tv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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