CVE-2018-25320

CRITICAL
Published May 17, 2026 Modified May 18, 2026 CWE-94

Description

ACL Analytics versions 11.x through 13.0.0.579 contain an arbitrary code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging the EXECUTE function. Attackers can use bitsadmin to download malicious PowerShell scripts and execute them with system privileges to establish reverse shells and gain complete system control.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0013
Probability of exploitation
0.32%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25320? +
ACL Analytics versions 11.x through 13.0.0.579 contain an arbitrary code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging the EXECUTE function. Attackers can use bitsadmin to download malicious PowerShell scripts and execute them with system privileges to establish reverse shells and gain complete system control. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2018-25320? +
CVE-2018-25320 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0013, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2018-25320? +
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