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CVE-2018-17494: eVisitorPass could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by an error wit...

eVisitorPass could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by an error with the Virtual Keyboard Start Menu. By visiting the kiosk and pressing windows key twice, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to close the program and launch other processes on the system.

HighCVSS 8.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-17494 affects VisitorPass eVisitorPass 1.5.5.2 kiosk software. A person physically at the kiosk could escape the intended visitor-pass application and start other Windows processes, creating a serious risk to kiosk confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Executive priority

Prioritize affected visitor kiosks because the issue converts public physical access into possible system access. Treat remediation as high priority for facilities where kiosks touch internal networks or store visitor data.

Technical view

The CVE describes a local, unauthenticated, low-complexity privilege escalation or kiosk-escape issue in eVisitorPass 1.5.5.2 involving the Virtual Keyboard Start Menu. CVSS v3.0 score is 8.4 high. The provided sources do not list a CWE, fixed version, or detailed remediation.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on visitor-management kiosks running eVisitorPass 1.5.5.2, especially devices accessible to guests, contractors, or the public. Remote exposure is not indicated by the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation requires local physical interaction with the kiosk and could allow closing the kiosk program and launching other system processes.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow: one affected version, high CVSS, and an IBM X-Force reference are provided. No exploit-in-the-wild, CWE, patch version, or affected version range is included. Avoid assuming remote exploitability.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory kiosks for eVisitorPass 1.5.5.2 installations.
  • Check VisitorPass or IBM X-Force guidance for named fixes or supported mitigations.
  • Restrict physical access to affected kiosks until remediation is confirmed.
  • Apply Windows kiosk hardening controls where supported by your platform.
  • Monitor kiosks for unexpected application exits or process launches.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether each visitor kiosk runs eVisitorPass 1.5.5.2.
  • Identify kiosks accessible to visitors, contractors, or the public.
  • Verify kiosk lockdown prevents access outside the intended application.
  • Review endpoint logs for unexpected process starts on kiosk systems.
  • Document vendor guidance, fixed versions, or absence of published remediation.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:H/AV:L/A:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/AC:L/C:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.4CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/I:H/AV:L/A:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/AC:L/C:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C2.55.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.4High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-17494Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:H/AV:L/A:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/AC:L/C:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
VisitorPasseVisitorPass1.5.5.2Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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