CVE-2018-12989

Name: CVE-2018-12989
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-03T18:29:00.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12989 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The report-viewing feature in Pearson VUE Certiport Console 8 and IQSystem 7 before 2018-06-26 mishandles child processes and consequently launches Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge as Administrator, which allows local users to gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The report-viewing feature in Pearson VUE Certiport Console 8 and IQSystem 7 before 2018-06-26 mishandles child processes and consequently launches Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge as Administrator, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.31%

23.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pearsonvue	Console 8	< 2018-06-26
Pearsonvue	Iqsystem 7	< 2018-06-26

References

https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Support/Console-system-updatesVendor Advisory
https://computeco.de/2018-07-29_1.htmlMitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Support/Console-system-updatesVendor Advisory
https://computeco.de/2018-07-29_1.htmlMitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12989?

How severe is CVE-2018-12989?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12989 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12989?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST