CVE-2018-17925: Multiple instances of this vulnerability (Unsafe ActiveX Control Marked Safe For Scripting) have been identifi

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-17925 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting ifix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple instances of this vulnerability (Unsafe ActiveX Control Marked Safe For Scripting) have been identified in the third-party ActiveX object provided to GE iFIX versions 2.0 - 5.8 by Gigasoft. Only the independent use of the Gigasoft charting package outside the iFIX product may expose users to the reported vulnerability. The reported method shown to impact Internet Explorer is not exposed in the iFIX product, nor is the core functionality

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-623
Published	2018-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: ge

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-10-10 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ge ifix UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.0 and <= 5.8

Fixed in: newer than 5.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ifix

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ifix sudo apt install ifix=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold ifix

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ifix sudo dnf downgrade ifix-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ifix

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2018-17925?

ifix: upgrade to newer than 5.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-17925 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17925 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-2018-17925 affect?

CVE-2018-17925 affects ifix. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Multiple instances of this vulnerability (Unsafe ActiveX Control Marked Safe For Scripting) have been identified in the third-party ActiveX object provided to GE iFIX versions 2.0 - 5.8 by Gigasoft. Only the independent use of the Gigasoft

How urgent is CVE-2018-17925?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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