CVE-2018-25320 ACL Analytics 11.x - 13.0.0.579 Arbitrary Code Execution
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands with system privileges via the EXECUTE function, leading to full system control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-25320?
CVE-2018-25320 is a critical code injection vulnerability in ACL Analytics, published on 17 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ACL Analytics versions 11.x through 13.0.0.579 contain an arbitrary code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging the EXECUTE function. Attackers can use bitsadmin to download malicious PowerShell scripts and execute them with system privileges to establish reverse shells and gain complete system control.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25320?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25320?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25320 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2018-25320 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25320 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r572-97xj-7hcj.