CVE-2018-6569

Name: CVE-2018-6569
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-06T00:29:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6569 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. West Wind Web Server 6.x does not require authentication for /ADMIN.ASP.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

West Wind Web Server 6.x does not require authentication for /ADMIN.ASP.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
West-Wind	Web Connection	>= 6.8

References

http://dfdrconsulting.com/cve-2018-6569-west-wind-web-server-unauthenticated-admin-access-process-execution-termination/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
http://dfdrconsulting.com/cve-2018-6569-west-wind-web-server-unauthenticated-admin-access-process-execution-termination/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6569?

West Wind Web Server 6.x does not require authentication for /ADMIN.ASP.

How severe is CVE-2018-6569?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6569 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6569?

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-2018-6569?

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Source: NVD / NIST