CVE-2018-14820

Description

Advantech WebAccess 8.3.1 and earlier has a .dll component that is susceptible to external control of file name or path vulnerability, which may allow an arbitrary file deletion when processing.

Categories

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.33% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securitytracker.com
Affected: Advantech Advantech WebAccess
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041939 third party advisory vdb entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-296-01%2C
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105728 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14820?
CVE-2018-14820 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-14820?
To fix CVE-2018-14820, 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-2018-14820 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-14820 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-2018-14820?
CVE-2018-14820 affects Advantech Advantech WebAccess.
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