---
id: CVE-2018-5354
title: >-
  The custom GINA/CP module in ANIXIS Password Reset Client before version 3.22
  allows remote attackers to execute code and escalate privileges via spoofing
summary: >-
  The custom GINA/CP module in ANIXIS Password Reset Client before version 3.22
  allows remote attackers to execute code and escalate privileges via spoofing.
  When the client is configured to use HTTP, it does not authenticate the
  intended …
severity: high
cvss: 8.8
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-290
vendor: anixis
product: password_reset_client
affected:
  - password_reset_client < 3.22
patched:
  - password_reset_client 3.22
published: '2020-09-30'
updated: '2026-07-05'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5354'
references:
  - url: 'https://github.com/missing0x00/CVE-2018-5354'
    label: cve@mitre.org
  - url: 'http://anixis.com'
    label: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
  - url: 'https://github.com/missing0x00/CVE-2018-5354'
    label: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
tags:
  - nvd
  - exploit-available
epss: 0.01851
epssPercentile: 0.78182
ingestedAt: '2026-07-05T00:59:25.494Z'
exploits:
  github: 1
  githubRepos:
    - 'https://github.com/missing0x00/CVE-2018-5354'
  checkedAt: '2026-09-23T07:13:16.039Z'
exploitAvailable: true
---

## Overview

The custom GINA/CP module in ANIXIS Password Reset Client before version 3.22 allows remote attackers to execute code and escalate privileges via spoofing. When the client is configured to use HTTP, it does not authenticate the intended server before opening a browser window. An unauthenticated attacker capable of conducting a spoofing attack can redirect the browser to gain execution in the context of the WinLogon.exe process. If Network Level Authentication is not enforced, the vulnerability can be exploited via RDP.

## Affected

- `password_reset_client < 3.22`

## Remediation

Upgrade past the affected range:

- `password_reset_client 3.22`