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HIGH

CVE-2018-17775

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

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.

Technical details

Published
2018-10-08
Exploit-DB
EDB-45568

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.

Is CVE-2018-17775 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-17775 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-17775?

CVE-2018-17775 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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