How severe is CVE-2018-14703?

CVE-2018-14703 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-2018-14703 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14703?

CVE-2018-14703 affects Drobo 5n2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14703?

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-2018-14703 published?

CVE-2018-14703 was published on 2018-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14703

CVE-2018-14703 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Drobo 5n2 Firmware 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Drobo 5n2 Firmware
Published: 2018-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect access control in the /mysql/api/droboapp/data endpoint in Drobo 5N2 NAS version 4.0.5-13.28.96115 allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the MySQL database root password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14703?: Incorrect access control in the /mysql/api/droboapp/data endpoint in Drobo 5N2 NAS version 4.0.5-13.28.96115 allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the MySQL database root password.
How severe is CVE-2018-14703?: CVE-2018-14703 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-2018-14703 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14703?: CVE-2018-14703 affects Drobo 5n2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14703?: 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-2018-14703 published?: CVE-2018-14703 was published on 2018-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.securityevaluators.com/call-me-a-doctor-new-vulnerabilities-in-drobo5n2-4f1d885df7fc

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:drobo:5n2_firmware:4.0.5-13.28.96115:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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