Is CVE-2018-5409 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-5409 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-5409 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-5409 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-5409?

CVE-2018-5409 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2018-5409

CWE-494Published: May 8, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The PrinterLogic Print Management software, versions up to and including 18.3.1.96, updates and executes the code without sufficiently verifying the origin and integrity of the code. An attacker can execute malicious code by compromising the host server, performing DNS spoofing, or modifying the code in transit.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-5409 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.