CVE-2018-14805

Description

ABB eSOMS version 6.0.2 may allow unauthorized access to the system when LDAP is set to allow anonymous authentication, and specific key values within the eSOMS web.config file are present. Both conditions are required to exploit this vulnerability.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.40% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory abb.com
Affected: ICS-CERT ABB eSOMS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK107046A5821&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch mitigation vendor advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-240-04 third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105169 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14805?
CVE-2018-14805 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-14805?
To fix CVE-2018-14805, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-14805 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-14805 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-14805?
CVE-2018-14805 affects ICS-CERT ABB eSOMS.
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