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CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2018-25320
ACL Analytics 11.x - 13.0.0.579 Arbitrary Code Execution
Description

ACL Analytics versions 11.x through 13.0.0.579 contain an arbitrary code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging the EXECUTE function. Attackers can use bitsadmin to download malicious PowerShell scripts and execute them with system privileges to establish reverse shells and gain complete system control.

INFO

Published Date :

May 17, 2026, 1:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 17, 2026, 1:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Update ACL Analytics to patch arbitrary code execution via EXECUTE function.
  • Update ACL Analytics software to the latest version.
  • Remove or disable the EXECUTE function if not needed.
  • Restrict privileges for the bitsadmin utility.
  • Monitor system for unauthorized script execution.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2018-25320.

URL Resource
https://www.acl.com
https://www.acl.com/products/acl-analytics/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44281
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/acl-analytics-11-x-arbitrary-code-execution
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2018-25320 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 17, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description ACL Analytics versions 11.x through 13.0.0.579 contain an arbitrary code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging the EXECUTE function. Attackers can use bitsadmin to download malicious PowerShell scripts and execute them with system privileges to establish reverse shells and gain complete system control.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-94
    Added Reference https://www.acl.com
    Added Reference https://www.acl.com/products/acl-analytics/
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44281
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/acl-analytics-11-x-arbitrary-code-execution
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.