MEDIUM
CVE-2018-25298
CWE-352Published: April 29, 2026· Updated: Apr 30, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.6th
Official Description
Merge PACS 7.0 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions by crafting malicious HTML forms targeting the merge-viewer endpoint. Attackers can submit POST requests to /servlet/actions/merge-viewer/summary with login credentials to hijack user sessions and gain unauthorized access to the PACS system.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-25298 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-25298
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-352
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedApr 29, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-25298 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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