CVE-2018-25041 uTorrent JSON RPC Server privileges management
Remote attackers can exploit the JSON RPC Server in uTorrent to escalate privileges, 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-2018-25041?
CVE-2018-25041 is a medium-severity vulnerability in unspecified uTorrent, 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. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component JSON RPC Server. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. The attack may 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-2018-25041?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Utorrent Web.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25041?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25041 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-25041 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25041 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in unspecified uTorrent
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mf7m-rm6j-7h8r.