Vulnerability in H2database H2
CVE-2018-14335
An issue was discovered in H2 1.4.197. Insecure handling of permissions in the backup function allows attackers to read sensitive files (outside of their permissions) via a symlink to a fake database file.
EPSS: 0.134 (96.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- H2database H2 — versions 1.4.197
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14335?
- CVE-2018-14335 is a medium-severity vulnerability in H2database H2, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2018-07-24.
- How severe is CVE-2018-14335?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-14335 known to be exploited?
- 15 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.