How severe is CVE-2018-12997?

CVE-2018-12997 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-2018-12997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12997?

CVE-2018-12997 primarily affects Zohocorp Firewall Analyzer. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12997?

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-2018-12997 published?

CVE-2018-12997 was published on 2018-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12997

CVE-2018-12997 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Firewall Analyzer 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Zohocorp Firewall Analyzer
Published: 2018-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Access Control in FailOverHelperServlet in Zoho ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer before build 123137, Network Configuration Manager before build 123128, OpManager before build 123148, OpUtils before build 123161, and Firewall Analyzer before build 123147 allows attackers to read certain files on the web server without login by sending a specially crafted request to the server with the operation=copyfile&fileName= substring.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12997?: Incorrect Access Control in FailOverHelperServlet in Zoho ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer before build 123137, Network Configuration Manager before build 123128, OpManager before build 123148, OpUtils before build 123161, and Firewall Analyzer before build 123147 allows attackers to read certain files on the web server without login by sending a specially crafted request to the server with the operation=copyfile&fileName= substring.
How severe is CVE-2018-12997?: CVE-2018-12997 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-2018-12997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12997?: CVE-2018-12997 primarily affects Zohocorp Firewall Analyzer. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12997?: 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-2018-12997 published?: CVE-2018-12997 was published on 2018-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:firewall_analyzer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_netflow_analyzer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_network_configuration_manager:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_oputils:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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