CVE-2018-17776
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
3.4 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
PCProtect Anti-Virus v4.8.35 has "Everyone: (F)" permission for %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\\PCProtect, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-09-28
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-45503
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-17776?
PCProtect Anti-Virus v4.8.35 has "Everyone: (F)" permission for %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\\PCProtect, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.
Is CVE-2018-17776 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-17776 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-17776?
CVE-2018-17776 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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