CVE-2018-13013: Improper check of unusual conditions when launching msiexec.exe in safensec.com (SysWatch service) in SAFE'N'S

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-13013?

enterprise suite: upgrade to 4.4.9; syswatch: upgrade to 4.4.9; tpsecure: upgrade to 4.4.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-13013 being exploited?

CVE-2018-13013 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-2018-13013 affect?

CVE-2018-13013 affects enterprise suite, syswatch, tpsecure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Improper check of unusual conditions when launching msiexec.exe in safensec.com (SysWatch service) in SAFE'N'SEC SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, and SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before 4.4.9 allows

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-13013 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting enterprise suite, syswatch, tpsecure. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper check of unusual conditions when launching msiexec.exe in safensec.com (SysWatch service) in SAFE'N'SEC SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, and SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before 4.4.9 allows the local attacker to bypass a code-signing protection mechanism and install/execute an unauthorized program by modifying the system configuration and installing a forged MSI file. (The intended behavior is tha

Why this priority

High severity

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	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-754
Published	2018-06-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: safensoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-29 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

safensoft enterprise suite UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.4.9

Fixed in: 4.4.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy enterprise-suite || rpm -q enterprise-suite || enterprise-suite --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.4.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade enterprise-suite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade enterprise-suite

Note

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

safensoft syswatch UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.4.9

Fixed in: 4.4.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy syswatch || rpm -q syswatch || syswatch --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.4.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade syswatch

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade syswatch

Note

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

safensoft tpsecure UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.4.9

Fixed in: 4.4.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tpsecure || rpm -q tpsecure || tpsecure --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.4.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tpsecure

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tpsecure

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-13013?

enterprise suite: upgrade to 4.4.9; syswatch: upgrade to 4.4.9; tpsecure: upgrade to 4.4.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-13013 being exploited?

CVE-2018-13013 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-2018-13013 affect?

CVE-2018-13013 affects enterprise suite, syswatch, tpsecure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Improper check of unusual conditions when launching msiexec.exe in safensec.com (SysWatch service) in SAFE'N'SEC SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, and SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before 4.4.9 allows

How urgent is CVE-2018-13013?

Priority 30/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-13014 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Storing password in recoverable format in safensec.com (SysWatch service) in SAFE'N'SEC SoftControl/SafenSoft

References

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