Is CVE-2018-25291 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25291 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25291 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-25291 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25291?

CVE-2018-25291 has a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2018-25291

CWE-120Published: April 26, 2026· Updated: Apr 27, 2026

6.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.7th

Official Description

Project64 2.3.2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Plugin Directory settings field that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string. Attackers can input a 6000-byte payload into the Plugin Directory field through the Options > Settings > Directories interface to trigger an application crash when settings are reopened.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25291 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.