Is CVE-2018-25344 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25344 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25344 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-25344 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25344?

CVE-2018-25344 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-25344

CWE-121Published: May 23, 2026· Updated: May 26, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.3th

Official Description

10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer 8.54 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration key input field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering a structured exception handler overwrite. Attackers can craft a malicious registration key string with 4188 bytes of padding followed by SEH chain values and shellcode, then paste it into the registration dialog to achieve code execution with application privileges.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25344 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.4.