How severe is CVE-2018-14804?

CVE-2018-14804 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-2018-14804 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14804?

CVE-2018-14804 affects Emerson Ams Device Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14804?

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-2018-14804 published?

CVE-2018-14804 was published on 2018-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14804

CVE-2018-14804 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emerson Ams Device Manager 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Emerson Ams Device Manager
Published: 2018-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Emerson AMS Device Manager v12.0 to v13.5. A specially crafted script may be run that allows arbitrary remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14804?: Emerson AMS Device Manager v12.0 to v13.5. A specially crafted script may be run that allows arbitrary remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-14804?: CVE-2018-14804 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-2018-14804 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14804?: CVE-2018-14804 affects Emerson Ams Device Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14804?: 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-2018-14804 published?: CVE-2018-14804 was published on 2018-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emerson:ams_device_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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