CVE-2018-17495

Name: CVE-2018-17495
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-21T16:00:25.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17495 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. eVisitorPass could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by an error with the Virtual Keyboard Help Dialog. By visiting the kiosk and removing the program from fullscreen, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the terminal to launch the command prompt.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

eVisitorPass could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by an error with the Virtual Keyboard Help Dialog. By visiting the kiosk and removing the program from fullscreen, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the terminal to launch the command prompt.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thresholdsecurity	Evisitorpass	1.5.5.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/149655Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/149655Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17495?

How severe is CVE-2018-17495?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17495 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17495?

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