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CVE-2018-20753 Details
Description
Kaseya VSA RMM before R9.3 9.3.0.35, R9.4 before 9.4.0.36, and R9.5 before 9.5.0.5 allows unprivileged remote attackers to execute PowerShell payloads on all managed devices. In January 2018, attackers actively exploited this vulnerability in the wild.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 14, 2022Exploitation: ActiveAutomatable: YesTechnical Impact: Total
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-20753 | CISA-ADP | US Government Resource |
| https://blog.huntresslabs.com/deep-dive-kaseya-vsa-mining-payload-c0ac839a0e88 | CVE | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://helpdesk.kaseya.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360000333152 | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| https://blog.huntresslabs.com/deep-dive-kaseya-vsa-mining-payload-c0ac839a0e88 | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://helpdesk.kaseya.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360000333152 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaseya VSA Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Apr 13, 2022 | May 4, 2022 | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| kaseya virtual system administrator | >= 9.3, < 9.3.0.35 >= 9.4, < 9.4.0.36 >= 9.5, < 9.5.0.5 |
CPE
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Change History
14 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 22, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 4, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 3, 2019 | CWE Remap | [email protected] |
| Feb 21, 2019 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |