CVE-2018-14792
CVE-2018-14792 is a medium-severity vulnerability in We-con Plc Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: We-con Plc Editor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WECON PLC Editor version 1.3.3U may allow an attacker to execute code under the current process when processing project files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14792?
- WECON PLC Editor version 1.3.3U may allow an attacker to execute code under the current process when processing project files.
- How severe is CVE-2018-14792?
- CVE-2018-14792 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2018-14792 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-2018-14792?
- CVE-2018-14792 affects We-con Plc Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-14792?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-14792 published?
- CVE-2018-14792 was published on 2018-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:we-con:plc_editor:1.3.3u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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