What is the severity of CVE-2018-7503?

CVE-2018-7503 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files and data through path traversal attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7503?

To fix CVE-2018-7503, upgrade to Advantech WebAccess versions V8.3.1 or later, WebAccess Dashboard versions V2.0.16 or later, and WebAccess/NMS version 2.0.4 or later.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7503?

CVE-2018-7503 is a path traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to gain access to restricted files within the affected software.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7503?

CVE-2018-7503 affects Advantech WebAccess, WebAccess Dashboard, WebAccess Scada Node, and WebAccess/NMS versions listed prior to specified thresholds.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-7503?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-7503 by manipulating URL paths to access sensitive files outside of the intended directories in the affected software.

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CVE-2018-7503

high

7.5

CWE

15/5/2018

16/9/2024

CVE-2018-7503: 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, a path transversal vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to disclose sensitive information on the target.

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-2018-7503?
CVE-2018-7503 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files and data through path traversal attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7503?
To fix CVE-2018-7503, upgrade to Advantech WebAccess versions V8.3.1 or later, WebAccess Dashboard versions V2.0.16 or later, and WebAccess/NMS version 2.0.4 or later.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7503?
CVE-2018-7503 is a path traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to gain access to restricted files within the affected software.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7503?
CVE-2018-7503 affects Advantech WebAccess, WebAccess Dashboard, WebAccess Scada Node, and WebAccess/NMS versions listed prior to specified thresholds.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-7503?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-7503 by manipulating URL paths to access sensitive files outside of the intended directories in the affected software.

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