CVE-2018-9233

Name: CVE-2018-9233
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-05T17:29:00.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9233 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sophos Endpoint Protection 10.7 uses an unsalted SHA-1 hash for password storage in %PROGRAMDATA%\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\Config\machine.xml, which makes it easier for attackers to determine a cleartext password, and subsequently choose unsafe malware settings, via rainbow tables or other approaches.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sophos Endpoint Protection 10.7 uses an unsalted SHA-1 hash for password storage in %PROGRAMDATA%\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\Config\machine.xml, which makes it easier for attackers to determine a cleartext password, and subsequently choose unsafe malware settings, via rainbow tables or other approaches.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-916

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Endpoint Protection	10.7

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SOPHOS-ENDPOINT-PROTECTION-CONTROL-PANEL-v10.7-INSECURE-CRYPTO-CVE-2018-9233.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/7Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44411/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SOPHOS-ENDPOINT-PROTECTION-CONTROL-PANEL-v10.7-INSECURE-CRYPTO-CVE-2018-9233.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/7Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44411/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9233?

How severe is CVE-2018-9233?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9233 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9233?

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