CVE-2018-18253

Name: CVE-2018-18253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-15T15:29:00.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18253 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in CapMon Access Manager 5.4.1.1005. CALRunElevated.exe attempts to enforce access control by adding an unprivileged user to the local Administrators group for a very short time to execute a single command. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in CapMon Access Manager 5.4.1.1005. CALRunElevated.exe attempts to enforce access control by adding an unprivileged user to the local Administrators group for a very short time to execute a single command. However, the user is left in that group if the command crashes, and there is also a race condition in all cases.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Capmon	Access Manager	<= 5.4.1.1005

References

https://improsec.com/tech-blog/cam1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://improsec.com/tech-blog/cam1Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18253?

How severe is CVE-2018-18253?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18253 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18253?

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