CVE-2018-18519

Name: CVE-2018-18519
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-19T08:29:00.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18519 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. BestXsoftware Best Free Keylogger before 6.0.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse "%PROGRAMFILES%\BFK 5.2.9\syscrb.exe" file because of insecure permissions for the BUILTIN\Users group.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BestXsoftware Best Free Keylogger before 6.0.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse "%PROGRAMFILES%\BFK 5.2.9\syscrb.exe" file because of insecure permissions for the BUILTIN\Users group.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bestxsoftware	Best Free Keylogger	<= 5.2.9

References

https://github.com/ilsani/rd/tree/master/security-advisories/bestxsoftware/cve-2018-18519Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ilsani/rd/tree/master/security-advisories/bestxsoftware/cve-2018-18519Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18519?

How severe is CVE-2018-18519?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18519 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18519?

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