How severe is CVE-2018-14894?

CVE-2018-14894 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-14894 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14894?

CVE-2018-14894 affects Cyberark Endpoint Privilege Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14894?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-14894 published?

CVE-2018-14894 was published on 2019-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14894

CVE-2018-14894 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cyberark Endpoint Privilege Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Cyberark Endpoint Privilege Manager
Published: 2019-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager 10.2.1.603 and earlier allows an attacker (who is able to edit permissions of a file) to bypass intended access restrictions and execute blocked applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14894?: CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager 10.2.1.603 and earlier allows an attacker (who is able to edit permissions of a file) to bypass intended access restrictions and execute blocked applications.
How severe is CVE-2018-14894?: CVE-2018-14894 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-14894 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14894?: CVE-2018-14894 affects Cyberark Endpoint Privilege Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14894?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-14894 published?: CVE-2018-14894 was published on 2019-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cyberark:endpoint_privilege_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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