CVE-2018-0598: microsoft self-extracting archive files created by iexpress bundled with microsoft windows Untrusted Search Path
CVSS: 9.3v2.0HighModified
Published 26-06-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-0598 is a high (CVSS 9.3) Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in microsoft self-extracting archive files created by iexpress bundled with microsoft windows. EPSS estimates a 10.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.3/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
10.04%
0%100%
Medium · +0.27 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 26-06-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Self-extracting archive files created by IExpress bundled with Microsoft Windows allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 9.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
10.04%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
96%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.27 pp
From 9.76% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score10.04%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft2 products
1 vendor · 2 products
References
3 links- jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN72748502/index.htmlThird Party Advisory