CVE-2018-8841

Description

In Advantech WebAccess versions V8.2_20170817 and prior, WebAccess versions V8.3.0 and prior, WebAccess Dashboard versions V.2.0.15 and prior, WebAccess Scada Node versions prior to 8.3.1, and WebAccess/NMS 2.0.3 and prior, an improper privilege management vulnerability may allow an authenticated user to modify files when read access should only be given to the user.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: Advantech WebAccess
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104190 vdb entry third party advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-135-01 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8841?
CVE-2018-8841 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8841?
To fix CVE-2018-8841, 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-2018-8841 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8841 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8841?
CVE-2018-8841 affects Advantech WebAccess.
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