CVE-2018-14670
CVE-2018-14670 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Clickhouse 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-285.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-285
- Affected product: Clickhouse
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Incorrect configuration in deb package in ClickHouse before 1.1.54131 could lead to unauthorized use of the database.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14670?
- Incorrect configuration in deb package in ClickHouse before 1.1.54131 could lead to unauthorized use of the database.
- How severe is CVE-2018-14670?
- CVE-2018-14670 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-2018-14670 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-14670?
- CVE-2018-14670 affects Clickhouse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-14670?
- 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-2018-14670 published?
- CVE-2018-14670 was published on 2019-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:clickhouse:clickhouse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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