Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-3952
Potential exploit
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of NordVPN 6.14.28.0. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the execution of arbitrary commands with system privileges.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2018-3952
- cpe:2.3:a:nordvpn:nordvpn:6.14.28.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-3952
0.24%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 47 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-3952
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.0
|
6.0
|
Talos | |
|
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.0
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6.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-3952
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The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-3952
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105312
NordVPN CVE-2018-3952 Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityBroken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0622
TALOS-2018-0622 || Cisco Talos Intelligence Group - Comprehensive Threat IntelligenceExploit;Third Party Advisory
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