Is CVE-2018-15782 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-15782 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-15782 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-15782 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-15782?

CVE-2018-15782 has a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-15782

CWE-22Published: January 16, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Quick Setup component of RSA Authentication Manager versions prior to 8.4 is vulnerable to a relative path traversal vulnerability. A local attacker could potentially provide an administrator with a crafted license that if used during the quick setup deployment of the initial RSA Authentication Manager system, could allow the attacker unauthorized access to that system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-15782 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.7.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.