7.5
CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-14083: Infoleak

First published: Wed Jul 25 2018(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
LICA miniCMTS E8K
Lica miniCMTS E8K Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-14083?

    CVE-2018-14083 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-14083?

    To fix CVE-2018-14083, update the Lica miniCMTS E8K firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-14083?

    CVE-2018-14083 can be exploited through remote attacks that use crafted POST requests to access sensitive files.

  • What sensitive information is exposed by CVE-2018-14083?

    CVE-2018-14083 allows attackers to obtain the password hash from the inc/user.ini file.

  • Are all versions of Lica miniCMTS E8K vulnerable to CVE-2018-14083?

    Not all versions are vulnerable; only certain firmware versions of Lica miniCMTS E8K are affected by CVE-2018-14083.

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