Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Excel Password Recovery Professional by Recover Lost Password
CVE-2018-25215

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Recoverlostpassword

Status
Excel Password Recovery Professional
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25215?

Excel Password Recovery Professional version 8.2.0.0 is susceptible to a local buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to denial of service. By inputting a maliciously crafted string of 5000 bytes or more into the 'E-Mail and Registrations Code' field, an attacker can trigger a crash of the application upon clicking the Register button. This vulnerability poses a risk of disrupting service for legitimate users.

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Affected Version(s)

Excel Password Recovery Professional 8.2.0.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-25215 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46003
exploit
https://www.recoverlostpassword.com/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/excel-password-recov...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Achilles
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