Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in P10 Central Management Software by Ambient Weather
CVE-2018-25296

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

P10

Status
Central Management Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25296?

The P10 Central Management Software version 1.4.13 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the login password field. This flaw allows local attackers to execute a Denial of Service (DoS) attack by submitting an excessively large input string, specifically a 2000-byte payload. When the payload is input into the password field and the user clicks login, it triggers the application to crash, resulting in service disruption. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to system stability and usability.

Affected Version(s)

Central Management Software 1.4.13

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-2018-25296 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45207
exploit
https://www.ambientweather.com
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/p10-central-manageme...
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

Gionathan "John" Reale
.