What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-14023?

CVE-2018-14023 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-14023?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-14023. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Signal Desktop CVE-2018-14023

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2018-08-20 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Signal Desktop

4.0

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.0 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 20, 2018 - 22:29 nvd

MEDIUM 4.0

DescriptionNVD

Open Whisper Signal (aka Signal-Desktop) before 1.15.0-beta.10 allows information leakage.

AnalysisAI

Open Whisper Signal (aka Signal-Desktop) before 1.15.0-beta.10 allows information leakage. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Open Whisper Signal (aka Signal-Desktop) before 1.15.0-beta.10 allows information leakage. Affected products include: Signal Signal-Desktop. Version information: before 1.15.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.