CVE-2018-14808: emerson ams_device_manager Improper Privilege Management
CVSS: 6.5v3.0MediumModified
Published 01-10-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-14808 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in emerson ams_device_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.90%
0%100%
Low · -0.06 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-10-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Emerson AMS Device Manager v12.0 to v13.5. Non-administrative users are able to change executable and library files on the affected products.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.90%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.06 pp
From 0.96% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.90%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Emerson1 product
- ams_device_managerv12.0 to v13.5 | ≥ 12.0, ≤ 13.5
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-270-01X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource