Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in CEWE Photoshow by CEWE
CVE-2018-25294

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Cewe-photoworld

Status
Cewe Photoshow
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25294?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in CEWE Photoshow version 6.3.4, specifically within the login dialog. This flaw allows an attacker to submit oversized input by injecting 4000 bytes of data into the email address and password fields. The result is a denial of service condition, potentially crashing the application and interrupting service for users. Organizations utilizing CEWE Photoshow should review their current versions and implement necessary patches to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

CEWE Photoshow 6.3.4

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-2018-25294 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45211
exploit
https://cewe-photoworld.com/
product
https://cewe-photoworld.com/creator-software/windows-down...
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
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

Gionathan "John" Reale
.