CVE-2018-14805

Name: CVE-2018-14805
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-29T16:29:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14805 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ABB eSOMS version 6.0.2 may allow unauthorized access to the system when LDAP is set to allow anonymous authentication, and specific key values within the eSOMS web.config file are present. Both conditions are required to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 4.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ABB eSOMS version 6.0.2 may allow unauthorized access to the system when LDAP is set to allow anonymous authentication, and specific key values within the eSOMS web.config file are present. Both conditions are required to exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.81%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hitachienergy	Esoms	6.0.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105169Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-240-04Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK107046A5821&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchMitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105169Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-240-04Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK107046A5821&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14805?

How severe is CVE-2018-14805?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14805 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14805?

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