Is CVE-2018-25293 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25293 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25293 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-25293 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25293?

CVE-2018-25293 has a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2018-25293

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

6.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.6th

Official Description

Prime95 29.4b7 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the PrimeNet connection dialog that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the optional proxy password field. Attackers can trigger a denial of service by entering a 6000-byte payload into the proxy password parameter, causing the application to crash when processing the connection settings.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25293 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.