CVE-2018-7259

Name: CVE-2018-7259
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-20T00:29:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7259 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The FSX / P3Dv4 installer 2.0.1.231 for Flight Sim Labs A320-X sends a user's Google account credentials to http://installLog.flightsimlabs.com/LogHandler3.ashx if a pirated serial number has been entered, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, e.g., by sniffing the network for cleartext HTTP traffic. This behavior was removed in 2.0.1.232.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The FSX / P3Dv4 installer 2.0.1.231 for Flight Sim Labs A320-X sends a user's Google account credentials to http://installLog.flightsimlabs.com/LogHandler3.ashx if a pirated serial number has been entered, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, e.g., by sniffing the network for cleartext HTTP traffic. This behavior was removed in 2.0.1.232.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Flightsimlabs	A320-X	2.0.1.231

References

https://forums.flightsimlabs.com/index.php?/topic/16210-malware-in-installer/Issue Tracking
https://medium.com/%40lukegorman97/flightsimlabs-alleged-malware-analysis-1427c4d23368
https://www.reddit.com/r/flightsim/comments/7yh4zu/fslabs_a320_installer_seems_to_include_a_chrome/Issue Tracking, Press/Media Coverage
https://forums.flightsimlabs.com/index.php?/topic/16210-malware-in-installer/Issue Tracking
https://medium.com/%40lukegorman97/flightsimlabs-alleged-malware-analysis-1427c4d23368
https://www.reddit.com/r/flightsim/comments/7yh4zu/fslabs_a320_installer_seems_to_include_a_chrome/Issue Tracking, Press/Media Coverage

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7259?

How severe is CVE-2018-7259?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7259 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7259?

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