CVE-2018-11642: Incorrect Permission Assignment on the /var/www/xms/cleanzip.sh shell script run periodically in Dialogic Powe

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-11642?

powermedia xms: upgrade to newer than 3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-11642 being exploited?

CVE-2018-11642 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-11642 affect?

CVE-2018-11642 affects powermedia xms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Incorrect Permission Assignment on the /var/www/xms/cleanzip.sh shell script run periodically in Dialogic PowerMedia XMS through 3.5 allows local users to execute code as the root user.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-11642?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-11642 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting powermedia xms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect Permission Assignment on the /var/www/xms/cleanzip.sh shell script run periodically in Dialogic PowerMedia XMS through 3.5 allows local users to execute code as the root user.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2018-07-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dialogic

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-03 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dialogic powermedia xms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.5

Fixed in: newer than 3.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy powermedia-xms || rpm -q powermedia-xms || powermedia-xms --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade powermedia-xms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade powermedia-xms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-11642?

powermedia xms: upgrade to newer than 3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-11642 being exploited?

CVE-2018-11642 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-11642 affect?

CVE-2018-11642 affects powermedia xms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Incorrect Permission Assignment on the /var/www/xms/cleanzip.sh shell script run periodically in Dialogic PowerMedia XMS through 3.5 allows local users to execute code as the root user.

How urgent is CVE-2018-11642?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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