CVE-2018-25359 HIGH

CVE-2018-25359: Splinterware System Scheduler Pro 5.12 Privilege Escalation

Vendor Splinterware
Product Splinterware System Scheduler Pro
Weakness CWE-276
Published May 25, 2026
Last update May 26, 2026

CVSS base score

8.6/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Splinterware System Scheduler Pro 5.12 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by modifying service executable files. Attackers can rename the WService.exe file in the installation directory and replace it with a malicious executable that executes with LocalSystem privileges when the service is triggered.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

May 25, 2026 CVE published
May 26, 2026 Record updated