How severe is CVE-2026-1018?

CVE-2026-1018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-1018 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-1018?

CVE-2026-1018 affects Gotac Police Statistics Database System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-1018?

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.

Does CVE-2026-1018 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-1018 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2986.

When was CVE-2026-1018 published?

CVE-2026-1018 was published on 2026-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-1018

CVE-2026-1018 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gotac Police Statistics Database System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-36.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2986
Weakness: CWE-36
Affected product: Gotac Police Statistics Database System
Published: 2026-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Police Statistics Database System developed by Gotac has an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability, allowing Unauthenticated remote attacker to exploit Absolute Path Traversal to download arbitrary system files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-1018?: Police Statistics Database System developed by Gotac has an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability, allowing Unauthenticated remote attacker to exploit Absolute Path Traversal to download arbitrary system files.
How severe is CVE-2026-1018?: CVE-2026-1018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-1018 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-1018?: CVE-2026-1018 affects Gotac Police Statistics Database System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1018?: 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.
Does CVE-2026-1018 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-1018 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2986.
When was CVE-2026-1018 published?: CVE-2026-1018 was published on 2026-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gotac:police_statistics_database_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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