CVE-2018-14078
CVE-2018-14078 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wi2be Smart Hp Wmt 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Wi2be Smart Hp Wmt
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Wi2be SMART HP WMT R1.2.20_201400922 allows unauthorized remote attackers to reset the admin password via the /ConfigWizard/ChangePwd.esp?2admin URL (Attackers can login using the "admin" username with password "admin" after a successful attack).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14078?
- Wi2be SMART HP WMT R1.2.20_201400922 allows unauthorized remote attackers to reset the admin password via the /ConfigWizard/ChangePwd.esp?2admin URL (Attackers can login using the "admin" username with password "admin" after a successful attack).
- How severe is CVE-2018-14078?
- CVE-2018-14078 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-2018-14078 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-14078?
- CVE-2018-14078 affects Wi2be Smart Hp Wmt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-14078?
- 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-2018-14078 published?
- CVE-2018-14078 was published on 2018-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wi2be:smart_hp_wmt:r1.2.20_201400922:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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