What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-14083?

CVE-2018-14083 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-14083?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-14083. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.5%.

Minicmts E8K Firmware CVE-2018-14083

HIGH

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2018-07-25 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Minicmts E8K Firmware

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 25, 2018 - 23:29 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

LICA miniCMTS E8K(u/i/...) devices allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct POST request for the inc/user.ini file, leading to discovery of a password hash.

AnalysisAI

LICA miniCMTS E8K(u/i/...) devices allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct POST request for the inc/user.ini file, leading to discovery of a password hash. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, 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. LICA miniCMTS E8K(u/i/...) devices allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct POST request for the inc/user.ini file, leading to discovery of a password hash. Affected products include: Lica Minicmts E8K Firmware.

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.