Is CVE-2018-18325 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-18325 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-18325 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-18325 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-18325?

CVE-2018-18325 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2018-18325

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:91.08%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.6th

Official Description

DotNetNuke (DNN) contains an inadequate encryption strength vulnerability resulting from the use of a weak encryption algorithm to protect input parameters. This CVE ID resolves an incomplete patch for CVE-2018-15811.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

DotNetNuke (DNN) Inadequate Encryption Strength Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

DotNetNuke (DNN) suffers from inadequate encryption strength due to the use of a weak algorithm for input parameters. This high-severity vulnerability, a patch bypass for CVE-2018-15811, has a very high exploitation likelihood (EPSS 0.91084). It is listed in CISA's KEV, confirming active exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. The weakness in encryption could lead to sensitive data exposure or manipulation.

Recommended Action

Organizations using DNN should apply the latest security updates to address this encryption weakness. Review and strengthen encryption configurations where possible.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-18325 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

CISA has added CVE-2018-18325 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.