CVE-2018-4010

Name: CVE-2018-4010
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-07T15:29:01.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 4.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4010 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of ProtonVPN VPN client 1.5.1. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the ability to execute arbitrary commands with the system's privileges.. EPSS estimates a 4.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of ProtonVPN VPN client 1.5.1. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the ability to execute arbitrary commands with the system's privileges.

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

4.65%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Protonvpn	Protonvpn	1.5.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105319Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0679Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105319Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0679Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4010?

How severe is CVE-2018-4010?

CVE-2018-4010 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4010?

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