How severe is CVE-2018-7527?

CVE-2018-7527 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-7527 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7527?

CVE-2018-7527 primarily affects We-con Levistudio Hmi Editor. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7527?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-7527 published?

CVE-2018-7527 was published on 2018-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7527

CVE-2018-7527 is a medium-severity vulnerability in We-con Levistudio Hmi Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: We-con Levistudio Hmi Editor
Published: 2018-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow can be triggered in LeviStudio HMI Editor, Version 1.10 part of Wecon LeviStudioU 1.8.29, and PI Studio HMI Project Programmer, Build: November 11, 2017 and prior by opening a specially crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7527?: A buffer overflow can be triggered in LeviStudio HMI Editor, Version 1.10 part of Wecon LeviStudioU 1.8.29, and PI Studio HMI Project Programmer, Build: November 11, 2017 and prior by opening a specially crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2018-7527?: CVE-2018-7527 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-7527 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7527?: CVE-2018-7527 primarily affects We-con Levistudio Hmi Editor. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7527?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-7527 published?: CVE-2018-7527 was published on 2018-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:we-con:levistudio_hmi_editor:1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:we-con:levistudiou:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:we-con:pi_studio_hmi_project_programmer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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