Vulnerability in Seqrite End Point Security

CVE-2018-17775

Seqrite End Point Security v7.4 has "Everyone: (F)" permission for %PROGRAMFILES%\Seqrite\Seqrite, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.

EPSS: 0.010 (60.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17775?
CVE-2018-17775 is a high-severity vulnerability in Seqrite End Point Security, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-10-08.
How severe is CVE-2018-17775?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.