CVE-2018-18333

Name: CVE-2018-18333
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-05T22:29:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18333 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Trend Micro Security 2019 (Consumer) versions below 15.0.0.1163 and below could allow an attacker to manipulate a specific DLL and escalate privileges on vulnerable installations.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Trend Micro Security 2019 (Consumer) versions below 15.0.0.1163 and below could allow an attacker to manipulate a specific DLL and escalate privileges on vulnerable installations.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.82%

76.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Antivirus \+ Security	< 15.0.0.1163
Trendmicro	Internet Security	< 15.0.0.1163
Trendmicro	Maximum Security	< 15.0.0.1163
Trendmicro	Premium Security	< 15.0.0.1163

References

https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1121932.aspxExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://gaissecurity.com/yazi/discovery-of-dll-hijack-on-trend-micro-antivirusplus-cve-2018-18333Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://kaganisildak.com/2019/01/17/discovery-of-dll-hijack-on-trend-micro-antivirus-cve-2018-18333/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1121932.aspxExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://gaissecurity.com/yazi/discovery-of-dll-hijack-on-trend-micro-antivirusplus-cve-2018-18333Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://kaganisildak.com/2019/01/17/discovery-of-dll-hijack-on-trend-micro-antivirus-cve-2018-18333/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18333?

How severe is CVE-2018-18333?

CVE-2018-18333 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18333?

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-2018-18333?

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Source: NVD / NIST