FKIE_CVE-2018-25359

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2026-05-25 15:16 - Updated: 2026-07-23 17:10
Severity
8.4 (High) - CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Summary
Splinterware System Scheduler Pro 5.12 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by modifying service executable files. Attackers can rename the WService.exe file in the installation directory and replace it with a malicious executable that executes with LocalSystem privileges when the service is triggered.
References
disclosure@vulncheck.comhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45072
disclosure@vulncheck.comhttps://www.splinterware.com
disclosure@vulncheck.comhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/splinterware-system-scheduler-pro-privilege-escalation
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
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    },
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      "value": "Splinterware System Scheduler Pro 5.12 contiene una vulnerabilidad de permisos de archivo inseguros que permite a usuarios con pocos privilegios escalar privilegios modificando archivos ejecutables del servicio. Los atacantes pueden renombrar el archivo WService.exe en el directorio de instalaci\u00f3n y reemplazarlo con un ejecutable malicioso que se ejecuta con privilegios de LocalSystem cuando se activa el servicio."
    }
  ],
  "id": "CVE-2018-25359",
  "lastModified": "2026-07-23T17:10:00.123",
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