What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-18778?

CVE-2018-18778 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 74.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-18778?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-18778. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 74.0%.

Mini Httpd CVE-2018-18778

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2018-10-29 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Mini Httpd

6.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 29, 2018 - 12:29 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

ACME mini_httpd before 1.30 lets remote users read arbitrary files.

AnalysisAI

ACME mini_httpd before 1.30 lets remote users read arbitrary files. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. 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. ACME mini_httpd before 1.30 lets remote users read arbitrary files. Affected products include: Acme Mini-Httpd. Version information: before 1.30.

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.