CVE-2018-17496

Name: CVE-2018-17496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-21T16:00:25.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17496 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. eVisitorPass could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by an error while in kiosk mode. By visiting the kiosk and typing ctrl+shift+esc, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to open the task manager to kill the process or launch new processes on the system.. 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 while in kiosk mode. By visiting the kiosk and typing ctrl+shift+esc, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to open the task manager to kill the process or launch new processes on the system.

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/149656Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/149656Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17496?

How severe is CVE-2018-17496?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17496 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17496?

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