CVE-2018-19005 Other in Cscape

High 7.8 Published 20 Dec 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code and read confidential data by tricking users into opening malicious POC files in Cscape.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-19005?

CVE-2018-19005 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cscape, published on 20 Dec 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cscape, Version 9.80.75.3 SP3 and prior. An improper input validation vulnerability has been identified that may be exploited by processing specially crafted POC files lacking user input validation. This may allow an attacker to read confidential information and remotely execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19005?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hornerautomation Cscape.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19005?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19005 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-19005 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19005 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-frqm-prhr-9f2c.