Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-25040 affects uTorrent Web’s HTTP RPC Server. The issue is described as privilege escalation that can be triggered remotely, but user interaction is required. The supplied data does not identify exact affected versions. Business impact is mainly endpoint exposure where uTorrent Web is installed, especially if its local web/RPC service is reachable beyond intended users.
Executive priority
Handle through endpoint hygiene and software governance rather than emergency response unless uTorrent Web is broadly deployed or exposed. Prioritize inventory, removal of unauthorized installs, and upgrade verification.
Technical view
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-269 in uTorrent Web’s HTTP RPC Server privileges management. CVSS v3.1 is 6.3: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Affected version data is incomplete, listed only as n/a.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to systems running uTorrent Web with its HTTP RPC Server component present. The source bundle does not provide CPEs or exact vulnerable versions, so validation must start with software inventory and vendor-version confirmation.
Exploitation context
The public record says exploit details were disclosed and may be used. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirm active exploitation. Treat it as publicly known but not source-confirmed as actively exploited.
Researcher notes
Key gaps are exact affected versions, fixed build details, and live exploitation evidence. Project Zero and media references indicate public disclosure context, while VulDB/CVE metadata provide the CWE, CVSS, and affected product framing.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade uTorrent Web or the affected component per vendor guidance.
- Check vendor release notes because no fixed version is named here.
- Remove or disable unauthorized uTorrent Web installations.
- Limit RPC service exposure to trusted local access where operationally possible.
- Track unresolved instances as exceptions with owner and review date.
Validation and detection
- Inventory managed endpoints for uTorrent Web installations.
- Identify whether the HTTP RPC Server component is enabled.
- Confirm installed builds against vendor guidance or release notes.
- Check whether the RPC service is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Document affected-version uncertainty where version evidence is unavailable.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1524CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.scmagazineuk.com/utorrent-apps-vulnerable-to-remote-code-execution-information-disclosure/article/746248/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://vuldb.com/?id.113803CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Privilege Management
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