Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in PassFab Excel Password Recovery by PassFab
CVE-2018-25219

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Passfab

Status
Excel Password Recovery
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25219?

The vulnerability in PassFab Excel Password Recovery 8.3.1 is attributed to a structured exception handling (SEH) buffer overflow, which can be exploited by local attackers. By inputting a specially crafted payload into the Licensed E-mail and Registration Code fields during the registration process, an attacker can trigger arbitrary code execution. This can lead to potential system compromise, as attackers leverage the overflow to manipulate program execution flow. It is crucial for users to refrain from using untrusted input for registration to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Excel Password Recovery 8.3.1

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-2018-25219 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46301
exploit
https://www.passfab.com/products/excel-password-recovery....
product
https://www.passfab.com/downloads/passfab-excel-password-...
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Achilles
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