Vulnerability in Splinterware System Scheduler Pro
CVE-2018-25359
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.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (4.4th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 4th percentile — 4.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Splinterware System Scheduler Pro — versions 5.12
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45072 (exploit)
- www.splinterware.com (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/splinterware-system-scheduler-pro-privilege-escala… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-25359?
- CVE-2018-25359 is a high-severity vulnerability in Splinterware System Scheduler Pro, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-05-25.
- How severe is CVE-2018-25359?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.