How severe is CVE-2018-14705?

CVE-2018-14705 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-2018-14705 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14705?

CVE-2018-14705 affects Drobo 5n2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14705?

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-2018-14705 published?

CVE-2018-14705 was published on 2020-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14705

CVE-2018-14705 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Drobo 5n2 Firmware
Published: 2020-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Drobo 5N2 4.0.5, all optional applications lack any form of authentication/authorization validation. As a result, any user capable of accessing the device over the network may interact with and control these applications. This not only poses a severe risk to the availability of these applications, but also poses severe risks to the confidentiality and integrity of data stored within the applications and the device itself.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14705?: In Drobo 5N2 4.0.5, all optional applications lack any form of authentication/authorization validation. As a result, any user capable of accessing the device over the network may interact with and control these applications. This not only poses a severe risk to the availability of these applications, but also poses severe risks to the confidentiality and integrity of data stored within the applications and the device itself.
How severe is CVE-2018-14705?: CVE-2018-14705 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-2018-14705 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14705?: CVE-2018-14705 affects Drobo 5n2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14705?: 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-2018-14705 published?: CVE-2018-14705 was published on 2020-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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