How severe is CVE-2018-14788?

CVE-2018-14788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-14788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14788?

CVE-2018-14788 affects Fujielectric Alpha5 Smart Loader Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14788?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-14788 published?

CVE-2018-14788 was published on 2018-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14788

CVE-2018-14788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fujielectric Alpha5 Smart Loader Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Fujielectric Alpha5 Smart Loader Firmware
Published: 2018-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Fuji Electric Alpha5 Smart Loader Versions 3.7 and prior. A buffer overflow information disclosure vulnerability occurs when parsing certain file types.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14788?: Fuji Electric Alpha5 Smart Loader Versions 3.7 and prior. A buffer overflow information disclosure vulnerability occurs when parsing certain file types.
How severe is CVE-2018-14788?: CVE-2018-14788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-14788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14788?: CVE-2018-14788 affects Fujielectric Alpha5 Smart Loader Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14788?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-14788 published?: CVE-2018-14788 was published on 2018-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:fujielectric:alpha5_smart_loader_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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