CVE-2018-15912: An issue was discovered in manjaro-update-system.sh in manjaro-system 20180716-1 on Manjaro Linux

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-15912?

manjaro linux: upgrade to newer than 20180716-1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-15912 being exploited?

CVE-2018-15912 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-2018-15912 affect?

CVE-2018-15912 affects manjaro linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in manjaro-update-system.sh in manjaro-system 20180716-1 on Manjaro Linux. A local attacker can install or remove arbitrary packages and package repositories potentially containing hooks with arbitrary code, which wi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-15912?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2018-15912 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting manjaro linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in manjaro-update-system.sh in manjaro-system 20180716-1 on Manjaro Linux. A local attacker can install or remove arbitrary packages and package repositories potentially containing hooks with arbitrary code, which will automatically be run as root, or remove packages vital to the system.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

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	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2018-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: manjaro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-08-29 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

manjaro manjaro linux UPGRADE

Affected: <= 20180716-1

Fixed in: newer than 20180716-1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2018-15912?

manjaro linux: upgrade to newer than 20180716-1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-15912 being exploited?

CVE-2018-15912 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-2018-15912 affect?

CVE-2018-15912 affects manjaro linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in manjaro-update-system.sh in manjaro-system 20180716-1 on Manjaro Linux. A local attacker can install or remove arbitrary packages and package repositories potentially containing hooks with arbitrary code, which wi

How urgent is CVE-2018-15912?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

References

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