# CVE-2018-25272

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2018-25272
- **Severity:** CRITICAL
- **CVSS Score:** 9.8 (CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N)
- **CWE:** CWE-326
- **Published:** Apr 22, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Apr 22, 2026

## Description

ELBA5 5.8.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to obtain database credentials and execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM level permissions. Attackers can connect to the database using default connector credentials, decrypt the DBA password, and execute commands via the xp_cmdshell stored procedure or add backdoor users to the BEDIENER table.

## Affected Products

- Elba — ELBA5 (5.8.0)

## References

- [CNA](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45905)
- [CNA](https://www.elba.at)
- [CNA](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/elba5-remote-code-execution-via-database-access)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.42%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 35.6

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-10._