CVE-2018-8841

Name: CVE-2018-8841
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-15T22:29:00.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8841 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Advantech WebAccess versions V8.2_20170817 and prior, WebAccess versions V8.3.0 and prior, WebAccess Dashboard versions V.2.0.15 and prior, WebAccess Scada Node versions prior to 8.3.1, and WebAccess/NMS 2.0.3 and prior, an improper privilege management vulnerability may allow an authenticated user to modify files when read access should only be given to the user.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Advantech WebAccess versions V8.2_20170817 and prior, WebAccess versions V8.3.0 and prior, WebAccess Dashboard versions V.2.0.15 and prior, WebAccess Scada Node versions prior to 8.3.1, and WebAccess/NMS 2.0.3 and prior, an improper privilege management vulnerability may allow an authenticated user to modify files when read access should only be given to the user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	Webaccess	<= 8.2_20170817
Advantech	Webaccess	<= 8.3.0
Advantech	Webaccess Dashboard	<= 2.0.15
Advantech	Webaccess Scada	< 8.3.1
Advantech	Webaccess\/Nms	<= 2.0.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104190Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-135-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104190Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-135-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8841?

How severe is CVE-2018-8841?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8841 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8841?

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