CVE-2018-14795 Path traversal in DeltaV

High 8.8 Published 21 Aug 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Improper path validation in DeltaV allows attackers to replace executable files, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution within the industrial control environment.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-14795?

CVE-2018-14795 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in ICS-CERT DeltaV, published on 21 Aug 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

DeltaV Versions 11.3.1, 12.3.1, 13.3.0, 13.3.1, and R5 is vulnerable due to improper path validation which may allow an attacker to replace executable files.

Weakness: CWE-22, CWE-23

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14795?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emerson Deltav.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14795?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14795 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2018-14795 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14795 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vwhg-j5rq-hvq2.