How severe is CVE-2018-12296?

CVE-2018-12296 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-12296 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12296?

CVE-2018-12296 affects Seagate Nas Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12296?

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

When was CVE-2018-12296 published?

CVE-2018-12296 was published on 2019-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12296

CVE-2018-12296 is a high-severity vulnerability in Seagate Nas Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Seagate Nas Os
Published: 2019-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient access control in /api/external/7.0/system.System.get_infos in Seagate NAS OS version 4.3.15.1 allows attackers to obtain information about the NAS without authentication via empty POST requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12296?: Insufficient access control in /api/external/7.0/system.System.get_infos in Seagate NAS OS version 4.3.15.1 allows attackers to obtain information about the NAS without authentication via empty POST requests.
How severe is CVE-2018-12296?: CVE-2018-12296 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-12296 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12296?: CVE-2018-12296 affects Seagate Nas Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12296?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-12296 published?: CVE-2018-12296 was published on 2019-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.securityevaluators.com/invading-your-personal-cloud-ise-labs-exploits-the-seagate-stcr3000101-ecf89de2170

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:seagate:nas_os:4.3.15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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