CVE-2018-18552

Name: CVE-2018-18552
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-24T22:29:01.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18552 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ServersCheck Monitoring Software through 14.3.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (menu functionality loss) by creating an LNK file that points to a second LNK file, if this second LNK file is associated with a Start menu. Ultimately, this behavior comes from a Directory Traversal bug (via the sensor_details.html id parameter) that allows creating empty files in arbitrary directories.. EPSS estimates a 2.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ServersCheck Monitoring Software through 14.3.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (menu functionality loss) by creating an LNK file that points to a second LNK file, if this second LNK file is associated with a Start menu. Ultimately, this behavior comes from a Directory Traversal bug (via the sensor_details.html id parameter) that allows creating empty files in arbitrary directories.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.68%

83.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Serverscheck	Monitoring Software	<= 14.3.3

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/CVE-2018-18552-SERVERSCHECK-MONITORING-SOFTWARE-ARBITRARY-FILE-WRITE-DOS.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149907/ServersCheck-Monitoring-Software-14.3.3-Arbitrary-File-Write-DoS.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/CVE-2018-18552-SERVERSCHECK-MONITORING-SOFTWARE-ARBITRARY-FILE-WRITE-DOS.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149907/ServersCheck-Monitoring-Software-14.3.3-Arbitrary-File-Write-DoS.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18552?

How severe is CVE-2018-18552?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18552 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18552?

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