How severe is CVE-2018-0714?

CVE-2018-0714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-0714 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0714?

CVE-2018-0714 affects Qnap Helpdesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0714?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-0714 published?

CVE-2018-0714 was published on 2018-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0714

CVE-2018-0714 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qnap Helpdesk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Qnap Helpdesk
Published: 2018-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Command injection vulnerability in Helpdesk versions 1.1.21 and earlier in QNAP QTS 4.2.6 build 20180531, QTS 4.3.3 build 20180528, QTS 4.3.4 build 20180528 and their earlier versions could allow remote attackers to run arbitrary commands in the compromised application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0714?: Command injection vulnerability in Helpdesk versions 1.1.21 and earlier in QNAP QTS 4.2.6 build 20180531, QTS 4.3.3 build 20180528, QTS 4.3.4 build 20180528 and their earlier versions could allow remote attackers to run arbitrary commands in the compromised application.
How severe is CVE-2018-0714?: CVE-2018-0714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-0714 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0714?: CVE-2018-0714 affects Qnap Helpdesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0714?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-0714 published?: CVE-2018-0714 was published on 2018-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qnap.com/zh-tw/security-advisory/nas-201808-13

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qnap:helpdesk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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