CVE-2018-14918 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 28 Jun 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit a directory traversal vulnerability in LOYTEC LGATE-902 devices to read arbitrary files from the system.

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

What is CVE-2018-14918?

CVE-2018-14918 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

LOYTEC LGATE-902 6.3.2 devices allow Directory Traversal.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14918?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Loytec Lgate-902 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14918?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14918 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-2018-14918 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-14918 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3vf7-8mpc-5rrc.