CVE-2018-5237

Name: CVE-2018-5237
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-20T16:29:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5237 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to 14 RU1 MP1 or 12.1 RU6 MP10 could be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue that allows a user to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected at lower access levels.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to 14 RU1 MP1 or 12.1 RU6 MP10 could be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue that allows a user to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected at lower access levels.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.96%

77.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Symantec	Endpoint Protection	<= 14.0	—
Symantec	Endpoint Protection	12.1	Ru6mp10
Symantec	Endpoint Protection	14.0	Ru1mp1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104199Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041180Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1454.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104199Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041180Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1454.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5237?

How severe is CVE-2018-5237?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5237 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5237?

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