CVE-2018-4010 : An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of ProtonVPN VPN client 1.5.1. A special

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the connect functionality of ProtonVPN VPN client 1.5.1. A specially crafted configuration file can cause a privilege escalation, resulting in the ability to execute arbitrary commands with the system's privileges.

Published 2018-09-07 15:29:01

Updated 2023-02-04 01:17:23

Source Talos

View at NVD, CVE.org

Vulnerability category: Gain privilege

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-4010

EPSS FAQ

0.11%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 45 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2018-4010

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source
9.3	HIGH	AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C	8.6	10.0	NIST
Access Vector: Network Access Complexity: Medium Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Complete Integrity Impact: Complete Availability Impact: Complete
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
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: None Scope: Changed Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High
7.8	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	1.8	5.9	NIST
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: None User Interaction: Required Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High

CWE ids for CVE-2018-4010

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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-2018-4010

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0679

TALOS-2018-0679 || Cisco Talos Intelligence Group - Comprehensive Threat Intelligence
Exploit;Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105319

ProtonVPN VPN Client CVE-2018-4010 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Broken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry

Products affected by CVE-2018-4010

Protonvpn » Protonvpn » Version: 1.5.1
cpe:2.3:a:protonvpn:protonvpn:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions

Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-4010

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-4010

CVSS scores for CVE-2018-4010

CWE ids for CVE-2018-4010

References for CVE-2018-4010

Products affected by CVE-2018-4010