How severe is CVE-2018-7832?

CVE-2018-7832 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-7832 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7832?

CVE-2018-7832 affects Schneider-electric Pro-face Gp-pro Ex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7832?

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-2018-7832 published?

CVE-2018-7832 was published on 2018-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7832

CVE-2018-7832 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Pro-face Gp-pro Ex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Schneider-electric Pro-face Gp-pro Ex
Published: 2018-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists in Pro-Face GP-Pro EX v4.08 and previous versions which could cause the execution arbitrary executable when GP-Pro EX is launched.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7832?: An Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists in Pro-Face GP-Pro EX v4.08 and previous versions which could cause the execution arbitrary executable when GP-Pro EX is launched.
How severe is CVE-2018-7832?: CVE-2018-7832 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-7832 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7832?: CVE-2018-7832 affects Schneider-electric Pro-face Gp-pro Ex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7832?: 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-2018-7832 published?: CVE-2018-7832 was published on 2018-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:pro-face_gp-pro_ex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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