CVE-2018-13140

Name: CVE-2018-13140
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-24T22:29:00.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-13140 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Druide Antidote through 9.5.1 on Windows and Linux allows remote code execution through the update mechanism by leveraging use of HTTP to download installation packages.. EPSS estimates a 6.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Druide Antidote through 9.5.1 on Windows and Linux allows remote code execution through the update mechanism by leveraging use of HTTP to download installation packages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.63%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Druide	Antidote 9	<= 5.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149468/Antidote-9.5.1-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/38Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://sysdream.com/news/lab/2018-09-21-cve-2018-13140-antidote-remote-code-execution-against-the-update-component/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149468/Antidote-9.5.1-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/38Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://sysdream.com/news/lab/2018-09-21-cve-2018-13140-antidote-remote-code-execution-against-the-update-component/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-13140?

Druide Antidote through 9.5.1 on Windows and Linux allows remote code execution through the update mechanism by leveraging use of HTTP to download installation packages.

How severe is CVE-2018-13140?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-13140 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13140?

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-2018-13140?

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Source: NVD / NIST