CVE-2018-7535

Name: CVE-2018-7535
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-13T17:29:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7535 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in TotalAV v4.1.7. An unprivileged user could modify or overwrite all of the product's files because of weak permissions (Everyone:F) under %PROGRAMFILES%, which allows local users to gain privileges or obtain maximum control over the product.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in TotalAV v4.1.7. An unprivileged user could modify or overwrite all of the product's files because of weak permissions (Everyone:F) under %PROGRAMFILES%, which allows local users to gain privileges or obtain maximum control over the product.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.28%

20.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Totalav	Totalav	>= 4.1.7, <= 4.6.19

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/54Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/54Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7535?

How severe is CVE-2018-7535?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7535 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7535?

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