CVE-2018-14806: advantech advantech_webaccess Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-14806 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in advantech advantech_webaccess. EPSS estimates a 4.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 23-10-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 16-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Advantech WebAccess 8.3.1 and earlier has a path traversal vulnerability which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.