HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-5197
HIGH

CVE-2018-5197

CWE-20Published: January 2, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the ExtCommon.dll user extension module version 9.2, 9.2.1, 9.2.2 of Xplatform ActiveX could allow attacker to perform a command injection attack. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of command parameters. An crafted malicious parameters could cause arbitrary command to execute.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-5197 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Microsoft1 product(s)
windows
tobesoft1 product(s)
xplatform
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://support.tobesoft.co.kr/Support/index.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.boho.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=30097
ADVISORYhttp://support.tobesoft.co.kr/Support/index.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.boho.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=30097

All References (4)

→
http://support.tobesoft.co.kr/Support/index.htmlVendor Advisory
→
https://www.boho.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=30097Third Party Advisory
→
http://support.tobesoft.co.kr/Support/index.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://www.boho.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=30097Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-5197
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 2, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-5197 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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