VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-12989

CVSS score6.7 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.31%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2018-08-03
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

The report-viewing feature in Pearson VUE Certiport Console 8 and IQSystem 7 before 2018-06-26 mishandles child processes and consequently launches Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge as Administrator, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-281: Improper Preservation of Permissions

Primary references