Is CVE-2018-19410 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-19410 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-19410 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-19410 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-19410?

CVE-2018-19410 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2018-19410

Published: February 4, 2025

EPSS:91.75%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official Description

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create users with read-write privileges (including administrator).

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create users with read-write privileges (including administrator).

Added to KEV: 2025-02-04Federal patch deadline: 2025-02-25

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create users with read-write privileges, including administrator access. The high EPSS score of 0.91753 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical concern. It is confirmed as exploited by CISA.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. This flaw is remotely exploitable without authentication, leading to significant risk.

Recommended Action

Apply all available patches for Paessler PRTG Network Monitor immediately. Restrict network access to the PRTG interface and monitor for unauthorized user creation.

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-2018-19410 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-2018-19410 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.