What is the severity of CVE-2018-7495?

CVE-2018-7495 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized file access.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7495?

To mitigate CVE-2018-7495, update Advantech WebAccess to versions V8.3.1 or later, and apply all relevant security patches.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7495?

CVE-2018-7495 affects Advantech WebAccess versions V8.2_20170817 and prior, V8.3.0 and prior, WebAccess Dashboard versions V2.0.15 and prior, and WebAccess/NMS versions V2.0.3 and prior.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-7495?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-7495, and the recommendation is to update to secure versions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7495?

CVE-2018-7495 is classified as an external control of file name or path vulnerability, which can lead to potential file manipulation.

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CVE-2018-7495

high

7.5

CWE

22 73

15/5/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-7495: Path Traversal

First published: Tue May 15 2018(Updated: )

In Advantech WebAccess versions V8.2_20170817 and prior, WebAccess versions V8.3.0 and prior, WebAccess Dashboard versions V.2.0.15 and prior, WebAccess Scada Node versions prior to 8.3.1, and WebAccess/NMS 2.0.3 and prior, an external control of file name or path vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to delete files.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Advantech WebOP	<=8.2_20170817
Advantech WebOP	<=8.3.0
Advantech WebAccess Dashboard	<=2.0.15
Advantech WebAccess/SCADA	<8.3.1
Advantech WebAccess/NMS	<=2.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7495?
CVE-2018-7495 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7495?
To mitigate CVE-2018-7495, update Advantech WebAccess to versions V8.3.1 or later, and apply all relevant security patches.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7495?
CVE-2018-7495 affects Advantech WebAccess versions V8.2_20170817 and prior, V8.3.0 and prior, WebAccess Dashboard versions V2.0.15 and prior, and WebAccess/NMS versions V2.0.3 and prior.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-7495?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-7495, and the recommendation is to update to secure versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7495?
CVE-2018-7495 is classified as an external control of file name or path vulnerability, which can lead to potential file manipulation.

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