CVE-2018-16518

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability with remote code execution in Prim'X Zed! FREE through 1.0 build 186 and Zed! Limited Edition through 6.1 build 2208 allows creation of arbitrary files on a user's workstation using crafted ZED! containers because the watermark loading function can place an executable file into a Startup folder.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.11% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/ponypot/cve/blob/master/zed_watermarkExtension.pdf third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16518?
CVE-2018-16518 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-16518?
To fix CVE-2018-16518, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-16518 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-16518 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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