CVE-2018-14998

Name: CVE-2018-14998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-28T21:29:00.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14998 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Leagoo P1 Android device with a build fingerprint of sp7731c_1h10_32v4_bird:6.0/MRA58K/android.20170629.214736:user/release-keys contains a hidden root privilege escalation capability to achieve command execution as the root user. They have made modifications that allow a user with physical access to the device to obtain a root shell via ADB by modifying read-only system properties at runtime. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Leagoo P1 Android device with a build fingerprint of sp7731c_1h10_32v4_bird:6.0/MRA58K/android.20170629.214736:user/release-keys contains a hidden root privilege escalation capability to achieve command execution as the root user. They have made modifications that allow a user with physical access to the device to obtain a root shell via ADB by modifying read-only system properties at runtime. Specifically, modifying the ro.debuggable and the ro.secure system properties to a certain value and then restarting the ADB daemon allows for a root shell to be obtained via ADB.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Leagoo	P1 Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.kryptowire.com/portal/android-firmware-defcon-2018/Third Party Advisory
https://www.kryptowire.com/portal/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DEFCON-26-Johnson-and-Stavrou-Vulnerable-Out-of-the-Box-An-Eval-of-Android-Carrier-Devices-WP-Updated.pdfExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.kryptowire.com/portal/android-firmware-defcon-2018/Third Party Advisory
https://www.kryptowire.com/portal/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DEFCON-26-Johnson-and-Stavrou-Vulnerable-Out-of-the-Box-An-Eval-of-Android-Carrier-Devices-WP-Updated.pdfExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14998?

How severe is CVE-2018-14998?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14998 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14998?

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-2018-14998?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST