CVE-2018-14820: advantech advantech_webaccess External Control of File Name or Path
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
Published 23-10-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-14820 is a high (CVSS 7.5) External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in advantech advantech_webaccess. EPSS estimates a 2.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.20%
0%100%
Low · -0.28 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 23-10-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.20%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
82%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.28 pp
From 2.48% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.20%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-73External Control of File Name or PathThe product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Affected systems
Advantech2 products
- advantech_webaccessWebAccess Versions 8.3.1 and prior
- webaccess≤ 8.3.1
1 vendor · 2 products
References
3 links- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-296-01%2CX Refsource MISC