Is CVE-2018-25365 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25365 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25365 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-25365 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25365?

CVE-2018-25365 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-25365

CWE-22Published: May 25, 2026· Updated: May 26, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.52%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:67.0th

Official Description

PCViewer vt1000 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by submitting relative path sequences in GET requests. Attackers can use path traversal sequences ../../../../../../../../../../../../etc/passwd to access sensitive system files outside the intended directory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25365 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.