How severe is CVE-2018-7535?

CVE-2018-7535 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-2018-7535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7535?

CVE-2018-7535 affects Totalav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7535?

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-2018-7535 published?

CVE-2018-7535 was published on 2018-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7535

CVE-2018-7535 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totalav 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Totalav
Published: 2018-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in TotalAV v4.1.7. An unprivileged user could modify or overwrite all of the product's files because of weak permissions (Everyone:F) under %PROGRAMFILES%, which allows local users to gain privileges or obtain maximum control over the product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7535?: An issue was discovered in TotalAV v4.1.7. An unprivileged user could modify or overwrite all of the product's files because of weak permissions (Everyone:F) under %PROGRAMFILES%, which allows local users to gain privileges or obtain maximum control over the product.
How severe is CVE-2018-7535?: CVE-2018-7535 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-2018-7535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7535?: CVE-2018-7535 affects Totalav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7535?: 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-2018-7535 published?: CVE-2018-7535 was published on 2018-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/54

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:totalav:totalav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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