CVE-2018-14933

Name: CVE-2018-14933
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-04T19:29:00.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 93.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14933 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. upgrade_handle.php on NUUO NVRmini devices allows Remote Command Execution via shell metacharacters in the uploaddir parameter for a writeuploaddir command.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 93.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

upgrade_handle.php on NUUO NVRmini devices allows Remote Command Execution via shell metacharacters in the uploaddir parameter for a writeuploaddir command.

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

93.75%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jan 8, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nuuo	Nvrmini Firmware	2016

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45070/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46340/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45070/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46340/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-14933US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14933?

upgrade_handle.php on NUUO NVRmini devices allows Remote Command Execution via shell metacharacters in the uploaddir parameter for a writeuploaddir command.

How severe is CVE-2018-14933?

CVE-2018-14933 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 93.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14933?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-14933?

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Source: NVD / NIST