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CVE-2018-3952

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.86%

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CVE-2018-3952 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of NordVPN 6.14.28.0. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the execution of arbitrary commands with system privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of NordVPN 6.14.28.0. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the execution of arbitrary commands with system privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.86%

53.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NordvpnNordvpn6.14.28.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3952?
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of NordVPN 6.14.28.0. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the execution of arbitrary commands with system privileges.
How severe is CVE-2018-3952?
CVE-2018-3952 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3952?
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