CVE-2018-14797

Name: CVE-2018-14797
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-23T19:29:01.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14797 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Emerson DeltaV DCS versions 11.3.1, 12.3.1, 13.3.0, 13.3.1, R5 allow a specially crafted DLL file to be placed in the search path and loaded as an internal and valid DLL, which may allow arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Emerson DeltaV DCS versions 11.3.1, 12.3.1, 13.3.0, 13.3.1, R5 allow a specially crafted DLL file to be placed in the search path and loaded as an internal and valid DLL, which may allow arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.68%

73.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emerson	Deltav	11.3.1
Emerson	Deltav	12.3.1
Emerson	Deltav	13.3.0
Emerson	Deltav	13.3.1
Emerson	Deltav	r5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105105Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-228-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105105Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-228-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14797?

How severe is CVE-2018-14797?

CVE-2018-14797 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14797?

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