CVE-2018-18388

Name: CVE-2018-18388
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-20T23:29:00.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18388 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. eScan Agent Application (MWAGENT.EXE) 4.0.2.98 in MicroWorld Technologies eScan 14.0 allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a carefully crafted payload to TCP port 2222.. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

eScan Agent Application (MWAGENT.EXE) 4.0.2.98 in MicroWorld Technologies eScan 14.0 allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a carefully crafted payload to TCP port 2222.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Escanav	Escan Anti-Virus	14.0

References

http://blog.escanav.com/2018/11/cve-2018-18388/Vendor Advisory
http://blog.escanav.com/2018/11/cve-2018-18388/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18388?

How severe is CVE-2018-18388?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18388 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18388?

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Source: NVD / NIST