CVE-2018-14705

Name: CVE-2018-14705
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-24T19:15:12.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14705 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Drobo 5N2 4.0.5, all optional applications lack any form of authentication/authorization validation. As a result, any user capable of accessing the device over the network may interact with and control these applications. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Drobo 5N2 4.0.5, all optional applications lack any form of authentication/authorization validation. As a result, any user capable of accessing the device over the network may interact with and control these applications. This not only poses a severe risk to the availability of these applications, but also poses severe risks to the confidentiality and integrity of data stored within the applications and the device itself.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.85%

76.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Drobo	5n2 Firmware	4.0.5

References

https://blog.securityevaluators.com/call-me-a-doctor-new-vulnerabilities-in-drobo5n2-4f1d885df7fcThird Party Advisory
https://www.ise.io/casestudies/sohopelessly-broken-2-0/Third Party Advisory
https://blog.securityevaluators.com/call-me-a-doctor-new-vulnerabilities-in-drobo5n2-4f1d885df7fcThird Party Advisory
https://www.ise.io/casestudies/sohopelessly-broken-2-0/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 24, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14705?

How severe is CVE-2018-14705?

CVE-2018-14705 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14705?

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