CVE-2018-6461

Name: CVE-2018-6461
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-05T07:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6461 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. March Hare WINCVS before 2.8.01 build 6610, and CVS Suite before 2009R2 build 6610, contains an Insecure Library Loading vulnerability in the wincvs2.exe or wincvs.exe file, which may allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Python or TCL DLL file in the current working directory.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

March Hare WINCVS before 2.8.01 build 6610, and CVS Suite before 2009R2 build 6610, contains an Insecure Library Loading vulnerability in the wincvs2.exe or wincvs.exe file, which may allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Python or TCL DLL file in the current working directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
March-Hare	Wincvs	>= 1.0, < 2.8.01

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/CVS-SUITE-2009R2-INSECURE-LIBRARY-LOADING-CVE-2018-6461.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://march-hare.com/cvspro/vulnwincvs.htmVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146267/WINCVS-2009R2-DLL-Hijacking.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Feb/24Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/CVS-SUITE-2009R2-INSECURE-LIBRARY-LOADING-CVE-2018-6461.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://march-hare.com/cvspro/vulnwincvs.htmVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146267/WINCVS-2009R2-DLL-Hijacking.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Feb/24Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6461?

How severe is CVE-2018-6461?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6461 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6461?

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