CVE-2018-7840: A Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) vulnerability exists in VideoXpert OpsCenter versions prior to 3.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-7840?

videoxpert opscenter: upgrade to 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-7840 being exploited?

CVE-2018-7840 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-2018-7840 affect?

CVE-2018-7840 affects videoxpert opscenter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) vulnerability exists in VideoXpert OpsCenter versions prior to 3.1 which could allow an attacker to cause the system to call an incorrect DLL.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-7840 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting videoxpert opscenter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) vulnerability exists in VideoXpert OpsCenter versions prior to 3.1 which could allow an attacker to cause the system to call an incorrect DLL.

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2019-05-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Schneider Electric SE · Vendor: pelco

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-05-22 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pelco videoxpert opscenter UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1

Fixed in: 3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy videoxpert-opscenter || rpm -q videoxpert-opscenter || videoxpert-opscenter --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade videoxpert-opscenter

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade videoxpert-opscenter

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-2018-7840?

videoxpert opscenter: upgrade to 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-7840 being exploited?

CVE-2018-7840 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-2018-7840 affect?

CVE-2018-7840 affects videoxpert opscenter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) vulnerability exists in VideoXpert OpsCenter versions prior to 3.1 which could allow an attacker to cause the system to call an incorrect DLL.

How urgent is CVE-2018-7840?

Priority 43/100. High severity

References

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