CVE-2018-4049: gog galaxy
CVSS: 9.3v3.0CriticalModified
Published 02-04-2019Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-4049 is a critical (CVSS 9.3) vulnerability in gog galaxy. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.3/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.32%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-04-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of GOG Galaxy's “Games” directory, version 1.2.48.36 (Windows 64-bit Installer). An attacker can overwrite executables of installed games to exploit this vulnerability and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Critical 9.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.3CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
High 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
23%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.32% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.32%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Gog1 product
- galaxy1.2.48.36
Gog.com1 product
- gog galaxyGog Galaxy 1.2.48.36 (Windows 64-bit Installer)
2 vendors · 2 products