CVE-2018-7296

Name: CVE-2018-7296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-22T19:29:04.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory Traversal / Arbitrary File Read in User.getLanguage method in eQ-3 AG Homematic CCU2 2.29.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read the first line of an arbitrary file on the CCU2's filesystem. This vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers with access to the web interface.. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory Traversal / Arbitrary File Read in User.getLanguage method in eQ-3 AG Homematic CCU2 2.29.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read the first line of an arbitrary file on the CCU2's filesystem. This vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers with access to the web interface.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.93%

77.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eq-3	Homematic Central Control Unit Ccu2 Firmware	<= 2.29.22

References

http://atomic111.github.io/article/homematic-ccu2-filereadThird Party Advisory
http://atomic111.github.io/article/homematic-ccu2-filereadThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7296?

How severe is CVE-2018-7296?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7296?

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Source: NVD / NIST