CVE-2018-8715: embedthis appweb Improper Authentication
CVSS: 8.1v3.0HighModified
Published 14-03-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-8715 is a high (CVSS 8.1) Improper Authentication vulnerability in embedthis appweb. EPSS estimates a 22.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
8.1/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
22.79%
0%100%
High · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 14-03-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Embedthis HTTP library, and Appweb versions before 7.0.3, have a logic flaw related to the authCondition function in http/httpLib.c. With a forged HTTP request, it is possible to bypass authentication for the form and digest login types.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 8.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
22.79%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 22.79% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score22.79%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (blogs.securiteam.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Embedthis1 product
- appweb≤ 7.0.2
1 vendor · 1 product
References
3 links- security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2018-8715X Refsource CONFIRM