Improper input validation in Advantech Webaccess
CVE-2018-14820
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.
EPSS: 0.022 (80.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Advantech Webaccess — versions WebAccess Versions 8.3.1 and prior
- Advantech Webaccess
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov (x_refsource_MISC)
- ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14820?
- CVE-2018-14820 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2018-10-23.
- How severe is CVE-2018-14820?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.