CVE-2018-25040 uTorrent Web HTTP RPC Server privileges management
Remote attackers can escalate privileges via the HTTP RPC Server in uTorrent Web, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-25040?
CVE-2018-25040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in uTorrent Web, published on 17 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in uTorrent Web. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component HTTP RPC Server. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25040?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Utorrent Web.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25040?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25040 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-25040 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25040 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in uTorrent Web
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7c3v-qp4q-7jpq.