Is CVE-2018-9246 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-9246 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-9246 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-9246 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-9246?

CVE-2018-9246 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2018-9246

CWE-116Published: June 8, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The PGObject::Util::DBAdmin module before 0.120.0 for Perl, as used in LedgerSMB through 1.5.x, insufficiently sanitizes or escapes variable values used as part of shell command execution, resulting in shell code injection via the create(), run_file(), backup(), or restore() function. The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to execute code with the same privileges as the running application.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-9246 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.