CVE-2018-25359 Splinterware System Scheduler Pro 5.12 Privilege Escalation
Low-privilege users can escalate privileges to LocalSystem by replacing the service executable due to insecure file permissions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-25359?
CVE-2018-25359 is a high-severity vulnerability in Splinterware System Scheduler Pro, published on 25 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Splinterware System Scheduler Pro 5.12 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by modifying service executable files. Attackers can rename the WService.exe file in the installation directory and replace it with a malicious executable that executes with LocalSystem privileges when the service is triggered.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25359?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25359?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25359 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-25359 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25359 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-crfv-m32j-v6c2.