CVE-2018-12298
CVE-2018-12298 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Seagate Nas Os
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory Traversal in filebrowser in Seagate NAS OS 4.3.15.1 allows attackers to read files within the application's container via a URL path.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-12298?
- Directory Traversal in filebrowser in Seagate NAS OS 4.3.15.1 allows attackers to read files within the application's container via a URL path.
- How severe is CVE-2018-12298?
- CVE-2018-12298 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-2018-12298 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-12298?
- CVE-2018-12298 affects Seagate Nas Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-12298?
- 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-2018-12298 published?
- CVE-2018-12298 was published on 2019-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:seagate:nas_os:4.3.15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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