SecuriTricks - CVE-2018-25359

Description

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.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor	Product	Versions
Splinterware	Scheduler Pro	5.12

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-276

Incorrect Default Permissions

During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type	Vendor	Product	Version	Update	Edition	Language	Software Edition	Target Software	Target Hardware	Other Information
a	splinterware	scheduler_pro	5.12	/	/	/	/	/	/	/

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45072

https://www.splinterware.com

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/splinterware-system-scheduler-pro-privilege-escalation

CVSS Score

8.6 / 10

CVSS Data - 4.0

Attack Vector: LOCAL
Attack Complexity: LOW
Attack Requirements: NONE
Privileges Required: NONE
User Interaction: NONE
Scope:
Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
Integrity Impact: HIGH
Availability Impact: HIGH
Exploit Maturity: NOT_DEFINED

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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Timeline

Published: May 25, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified: May 26, 2026, 7:47 p.m.

Status : Deferred

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

More info

Source

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CVE-2018-25359