CVE-2018-14083

Name: CVE-2018-14083
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-25T23:29:00.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14083 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.53%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lica	Minicmts E8k Firmware	All versions

References

https://github.com/pudding2/CVE-2018-14083Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pudding2/CVE-2018-14083Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14083?

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.

How severe is CVE-2018-14083?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14083 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14083?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST