CVE-2018-25219: PassFab Excel Password Recovery 8.3.1 contains a structured exception handling buffer overflow vulnerability t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-25219?

excel password recovery: upgrade to newer than 8.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-25219 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25219 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-2018-25219 affect?

CVE-2018-25219 affects excel password recovery. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). PassFab Excel Password Recovery 8.3.1 contains a structured exception handling buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious payload in the registration code field. Attackers ca

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-25219?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2018-25219 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting excel password recovery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PassFab Excel Password Recovery 8.3.1 contains a structured exception handling buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious payload in the registration code field. Attackers can craft a buffer overflow payload with a pop-pop-ret gadget and shellcode that triggers code execution when pasted into the Licensed E-mail and Registration Code field during the registration process.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2026-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: passfab

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-26 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

passfab excel password recovery UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.3.1

Fixed in: newer than 8.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy excel-password-recovery || rpm -q excel-password-recovery || excel-password-recovery --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade excel-password-recovery

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade excel-password-recovery

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-2018-25219?

excel password recovery: upgrade to newer than 8.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-25219 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25219 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-2018-25219 affect?

CVE-2018-25219 affects excel password recovery. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). PassFab Excel Password Recovery 8.3.1 contains a structured exception handling buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious payload in the registration code field. Attackers ca

How urgent is CVE-2018-25219?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-25215 MEDIUM 5.5 DOWNGRADE Excel Password Recovery Professional 8.2.0.0 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attack

References

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