Is CVE-2018-10604 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-10604 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-10604 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-10604 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-10604?

CVE-2018-10604 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-10604

CWE-276Published: July 24, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SEL Compass version 3.0.5.1 and prior allows all users full access to the SEL Compass directory, which may allow modification or overwriting of files within the Compass installation folder, resulting in escalation of privilege and/or malicious code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-10604 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.