HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-19005
HIGH

CVE-2018-19005

CWE-20Published: December 20, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cscape, Version 9.80.75.3 SP3 and prior. An improper input validation vulnerability has been identified that may be exploited by processing specially crafted POC files lacking user input validation. This may allow an attacker to read confidential information and remotely execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-19005 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 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

hornerautomation1 product(s)
cscape
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.

Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106275
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-354-01
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106275
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-354-01

All References (4)

→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106275Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-354-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106275Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-354-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-19005
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 20, 2018

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

CVE-2026-0848
10.0
CVE-2011-4755
10.0
CVE-2026-48055
10.0
CVE-2009-1300
10.0
CVE-2026-12537
10.0
CVE-2026-48277
10.0

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-19005 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
← All Vulnerabilities·Search for CVE-2018-19005·NVD