CVE-2018-17408

HIGH

Zahir Accounting Enterprise Plus <6 - RCE

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2018-17408. PoCs published by Metasploit, SPARC, f3ci, modpr0be, including Metasploit module exploits/windows/fileformat/zahir_enterprise_plus_csv.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a stack buffer overflow in Zahir Enterprise Plus 6 by crafting a malicious CSV file with overly long strings and CR/LF characters, leading to SEH overwrite and arbitrary code execution.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflows in Zahir Accounting Enterprise Plus 6 through build 10b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CSV file that is accessed through the Import CSV File menu.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubylocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45560

This Metasploit module exploits a stack buffer overflow in Zahir Enterprise Plus 6 by crafting a malicious CSV file with overly long strings and CR/LF characters, leading to SEH overwrite and arbitrary code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Zahir Enterprise Plus 6 <= build 10b
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious CSV file via 'Import from other File' feature
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC
by SPARC · pythonlocalwindows_x86
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45505

This exploit leverages a buffer overflow vulnerability in Zahir Enterprise Plus 6 build 10b by crafting a malicious CSV file with a large input and SEH overwrite, leading to arbitrary code execution via a shellcode payload.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Zahir Enterprise Plus 6 build 10b
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious CSV file in Zahir Enterprise Plus 6 build 10b
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC NORMAL
by f3ci, modpr0be · rubypocwin
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/zahir_enterprise_plus_csv.rb

This Metasploit module exploits a stack buffer overflow in Zahir Enterprise Plus 6 by crafting a malicious CSV file that triggers an SEH overwrite when imported. The exploit leverages a known CVE (2018-17408) and includes a payload to achieve remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Zahir Enterprise Plus 6 <= build 10b
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious CSV file in Zahir Enterprise Plus 6
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://blog.spentera.id/zahir-accounting-enterprise-plus-6/
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45560/
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45505/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.6203
EPSS Percentile 98.4%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-787
Status published
Products (1)
zahiraccounting/zahir_enterprise_plus 6
Published Oct 03, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026