How severe is CVE-2018-14868?

CVE-2018-14868 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-2018-14868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14868?

CVE-2018-14868 primarily affects Odoo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14868?

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

When was CVE-2018-14868 published?

CVE-2018-14868 was published on 2019-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14868

CVE-2018-14868 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Odoo 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Odoo
Published: 2019-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect access control in the Password Encryption module in Odoo Community 9.0 and Odoo Enterprise 9.0 allows authenticated users to change the password of other users without knowing their current password via a crafted RPC call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14868?: Incorrect access control in the Password Encryption module in Odoo Community 9.0 and Odoo Enterprise 9.0 allows authenticated users to change the password of other users without knowing their current password via a crafted RPC call.
How severe is CVE-2018-14868?: CVE-2018-14868 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-2018-14868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14868?: CVE-2018-14868 primarily affects Odoo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14868?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-14868 published?: CVE-2018-14868 was published on 2019-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:odoo:odoo:9.0:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:odoo:odoo:9.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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