How severe is CVE-2018-14790?

CVE-2018-14790 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-2018-14790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14790?

CVE-2018-14790 affects Fujielectric Frenic Loader 3.3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14790?

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-2018-14790 published?

CVE-2018-14790 was published on 2018-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14790

CVE-2018-14790 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fujielectric Frenic Loader 3.3 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Fujielectric Frenic Loader 3.3 Firmware
Published: 2018-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Fuji Electric FRENIC LOADER v3.3 v7.3.4.1a of FRENIC-Mini (C1), FRENIC-Mini (C2), FRENIC-Eco, FRENIC-Multi, FRENIC-MEGA, FRENIC-Ace. A buffer over-read vulnerability may allow remote code execution on the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14790?: Fuji Electric FRENIC LOADER v3.3 v7.3.4.1a of FRENIC-Mini (C1), FRENIC-Mini (C2), FRENIC-Eco, FRENIC-Multi, FRENIC-MEGA, FRENIC-Ace. A buffer over-read vulnerability may allow remote code execution on the device.
How severe is CVE-2018-14790?: CVE-2018-14790 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-2018-14790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14790?: CVE-2018-14790 affects Fujielectric Frenic Loader 3.3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14790?: 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-2018-14790 published?: CVE-2018-14790 was published on 2018-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:fujielectric:frenic_loader_3.3_firmware:7.3.4.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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