CVE-2018-25320 (GCVE-0-2018-25320)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-17 12:11 – Updated: 2026-10-01 15:19
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
ACL Analytics 11.x - 13.0.0.579 Arbitrary Code Execution
Summary
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.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-05-18 17:59 UTC
CWE
- CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Assigner
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44281 | exploit |
| https://www.acl.com | product |
| https://www.acl.com/products/acl-analytics/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/acl-analytic… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| acl | ACL Analytics |
Affected:
11.0 , ≤ 13.0.0.579
(custom)
cpe:2.3:a:acl:acl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Date Public
2018-07-03 00:00
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