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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-13014?

enterprise suite: upgrade to 4.4.2; syswatch: upgrade to 4.4.2; tpsecure: upgrade to 4.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-13014 being exploited?

CVE-2018-13014 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-2018-13014 affect?

CVE-2018-13014 affects enterprise suite, syswatch, tpsecure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Storing password in recoverable format in safensec.com (SysWatch service) in SAFE'N'SEC SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, and SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before 4.4.2 allows the local attacker to res

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-13014 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.

Storing password in recoverable format in safensec.com (SysWatch service) in SAFE'N'SEC SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, and SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before 4.4.2 allows the local attacker to restore the SysWatch password from the settings database and modify program settings.

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	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522
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: < 4.4.2

Fixed in: 4.4.2

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 4.4.2 (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: < 4.4.2

Fixed in: 4.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.4.2 (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: < 4.4.2

Fixed in: 4.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.4.2 (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-2018-13014?

enterprise suite: upgrade to 4.4.2; syswatch: upgrade to 4.4.2; tpsecure: upgrade to 4.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-13014 being exploited?

CVE-2018-13014 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-2018-13014 affect?

CVE-2018-13014 affects enterprise suite, syswatch, tpsecure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Storing password in recoverable format in safensec.com (SysWatch service) in SAFE'N'SEC SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, and SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before 4.4.2 allows the local attacker to res

How urgent is CVE-2018-13014?

Priority 32/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-13013 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Improper check of unusual conditions when launching msiexec.exe in safensec.com (SysWatch service) in SAFE'N'S

References

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