CVE-2018-11642

Name: CVE-2018-11642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-03T17:29:00.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Incorrect Permission Assignment on the /var/www/xms/cleanzip.sh shell script run periodically in Dialogic PowerMedia XMS through 3.5 allows local users to execute code as the root user.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect Permission Assignment on the /var/www/xms/cleanzip.sh shell script run periodically in Dialogic PowerMedia XMS through 3.5 allows local users to execute code as the root user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dialogic	Powermedia Xms	<= 3.5

References

https://d3adend.org/blog/?p=1398Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://d3adend.org/blog/?p=1398Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11642?

Incorrect Permission Assignment on the /var/www/xms/cleanzip.sh shell script run periodically in Dialogic PowerMedia XMS through 3.5 allows local users to execute code as the root user.

How severe is CVE-2018-11642?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11642?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-11642?

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Source: NVD / NIST