CVE-2018-17908

Name: CVE-2018-17908
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-29T18:29:08.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17908 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebAccess Versions 8.3.2 and prior. During installation, the application installer disables user access control and does not re-enable it after the installation is complete. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebAccess Versions 8.3.2 and prior. During installation, the application installer disables user access control and does not re-enable it after the installation is complete. This could allow an attacker to run elevated arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	Webaccess	<= 8.3.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105736Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041957Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-298-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105736Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041957Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-298-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17908?

How severe is CVE-2018-17908?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17908 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17908?

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