CVE-2018-9233
CVE-2018-9233 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sophos Endpoint Protection 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-916.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-916
- Affected product: Sophos Endpoint Protection
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Sophos Endpoint Protection 10.7 uses an unsalted SHA-1 hash for password storage in %PROGRAMDATA%\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\Config\machine.xml, which makes it easier for attackers to determine a cleartext password, and subsequently choose unsafe malware settings, via rainbow tables or other approaches.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9233?
- Sophos Endpoint Protection 10.7 uses an unsalted SHA-1 hash for password storage in %PROGRAMDATA%\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\Config\machine.xml, which makes it easier for attackers to determine a cleartext password, and subsequently choose unsafe malware settings, via rainbow tables or other approaches.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9233?
- CVE-2018-9233 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-2018-9233 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-9233?
- CVE-2018-9233 affects Sophos Endpoint Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-9233?
- 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-2018-9233 published?
- CVE-2018-9233 was published on 2018-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SOPHOS-ENDPOINT-PROTECTION-CONTROL-PANEL-v10.7-INSECURE-CRYPTO-CVE-2018-9233.txt
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/7
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44411/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sophos:endpoint_protection:10.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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