Is CVE-2018-9276 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-9276 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-9276 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-9276 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-9276?

CVE-2018-9276 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2018-9276

Published: February 4, 2025

EPSS:81.54%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.2th

Official Description

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows an attacker with administrative privileges to execute commands via the PRTG System Administrator web console.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows an attacker with administrative privileges to execute commands via the PRTG System Administrator web console.

Added to KEV: 2025-02-04Federal patch deadline: 2025-02-25

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor contains an OS command injection vulnerability in its web console, allowing authenticated administrators to execute commands. The high EPSS score of 0.81539 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, posing a significant risk to PRTG Network Monitor installations. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for Paessler PRTG Network Monitor to address this OS command injection vulnerability. Ensure strong authentication and restrict administrative access.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-9276 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2018-9276 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.