How severe is CVE-2018-14808?

CVE-2018-14808 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-14808 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14808?

CVE-2018-14808 affects Emerson Ams Device Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14808?

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

When was CVE-2018-14808 published?

CVE-2018-14808 was published on 2018-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14808

CVE-2018-14808 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emerson Ams Device Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
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. Non-administrative users are able to change executable and library files on the affected products.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14808?: Emerson AMS Device Manager v12.0 to v13.5. Non-administrative users are able to change executable and library files on the affected products.
How severe is CVE-2018-14808?: CVE-2018-14808 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-14808 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14808?: CVE-2018-14808 affects Emerson Ams Device Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14808?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-14808 published?: CVE-2018-14808 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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