CVE-2018-18748 — CRITICAL (10.0)

Vulnerability Description

Sandboxie 5.26 allows a Sandbox Escape via an "import os" statement, followed by os.system("cmd") or os.system("powershell"), within a .py file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue because the observed behavior is consistent with the product's intended functionality

CVSS Score

10.0

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sandboxie-Plus	Sandboxie	5.26

References

https://github.com/sandboxescape/Sandboxie-5.26-Sandbox-Escape-Exploit/blob/2632Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/sandboxescape/Sandboxie-5.26-Sandbox-Escape-Exploit/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/sandboxescape/Sandboxie-5.26-Sandbox-Escape-Exploit/blob/2632Broken LinkThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-18748?

CVE-2018-18748 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). Sandboxie 5.26 allows a Sandbox Escape via an "import os" statement, followed by os.system("cmd") or os.system("powershell"), within a .py file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue because the observ...

How severe is CVE-2018-18748?

CVE-2018-18748 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-18748?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sandboxie-Plus Sandboxie.