PatchTheCVECVE-2018-15868: SQL injection vulnerability in ChronoScan version 1.5.4.3 and earlier allows an unauthenticated attacker to ex
CVE-2018-15868 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting chronoscan. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
SQL injection vulnerability in ChronoScan version 1.5.4.3 and earlier allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the wcr_machineid cookie.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.8% (top 21%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2019-06-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2018-15868?
chronoscan: upgrade to newer than 1.5.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-15868 being exploited?
CVE-2018-15868 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-2018-15868 affect?
CVE-2018-15868 affects chronoscan. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL injection vulnerability in ChronoScan version 1.5.4.3 and earlier allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the wcr_machineid cookie.
How urgent is CVE-2018-15868?
Priority 64/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action