CVE-2018-14857

Name: CVE-2018-14857
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-06T21:29:00.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14857 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload (with remote code execution) in require/mail/NotificationMail.php in Webconsole in OCS Inventory NG OCS Inventory Server through 2.5 allows a privileged user to gain access to the server via a template file containing PHP code, because file extensions other than .html are permitted.. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload (with remote code execution) in require/mail/NotificationMail.php in Webconsole in OCS Inventory NG OCS Inventory Server through 2.5 allows a privileged user to gain access to the server via a template file containing PHP code, because file extensions other than .html are permitted.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.69%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ocsinventory-Ng	Ocs Inventory Server	<= 2.5

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Aug/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041418Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/OCSInventory-NG/OCSInventory-ocsreports/commit/cc572819e373f7ff81dec61591b6f465b43c5515Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Aug/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041418Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/OCSInventory-NG/OCSInventory-ocsreports/commit/cc572819e373f7ff81dec61591b6f465b43c5515Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14857?

How severe is CVE-2018-14857?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14857 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14857?

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