Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in ELBA5 by ELBA
CVE-2018-25272

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Elba

Status
Elba5
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25272?

The ELBA5 version 5.8.0 contains a significant vulnerability that enables remote code execution through improper database access. Attackers can leverage default connector credentials to connect to the database, potentially retrieving sensitive information, such as database administrator passwords. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM level permissions, utilizing the xp_cmdshell stored procedure, and may even create unauthorized backdoor users within the BEDIENER table, compromising the integrity and security of the entire system.

Affected Version(s)

ELBA5 5.8.0

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-2018-25272 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45905
exploit
https://www.elba.at
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/elba5-remote-code-ex...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
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

Florian Bogner
.