How severe is CVE-2018-14771?

CVE-2018-14771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-14771 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14771?

CVE-2018-14771 affects Vivotek Camera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14771?

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-2018-14771 published?

CVE-2018-14771 was published on 2018-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14771

CVE-2018-14771 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vivotek Camera with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vivotek Camera
Published: 2018-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VIVOTEK FD8177 devices before XXXXXX-VVTK-xx06a allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code (issue 2 of 2) via eventscript.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14771?: VIVOTEK FD8177 devices before XXXXXX-VVTK-xx06a allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code (issue 2 of 2) via eventscript.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2018-14771?: CVE-2018-14771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-14771 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14771?: CVE-2018-14771 affects Vivotek Camera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14771?: 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-2018-14771 published?: CVE-2018-14771 was published on 2018-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:vivotek:camera:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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