CVE-2018-25359

HIGH

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Published: 5/25/2026Modified: 5/26/2026

Related Intelligence (1)

HIGHVulnerability

NVD HIGH: CVE-2018-25359 — Splinterware System Scheduler Pro 5.12 contains an insecure file permissions vul...

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.

CVE-2018-25359
NIST NVD

References (3)

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45072https://www.splinterware.comhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/splinterware-system-scheduler-pro-privilege-escalation