How severe is CVE-2018-14908?

CVE-2018-14908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-14908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14908?

CVE-2018-14908 affects Samsung Syncthru Web Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14908?

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-2018-14908 published?

CVE-2018-14908 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14908

CVE-2018-14908 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Syncthru Web Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Samsung Syncthru Web Service
Published: 2018-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Samsung Syncthru Web Service V4.05.61 is vulnerable to CSRF on every request, as demonstrated by sws.application/printinformation/printReportSetupView.sws for a "Print emails sent" action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14908?: Samsung Syncthru Web Service V4.05.61 is vulnerable to CSRF on every request, as demonstrated by sws.application/printinformation/printReportSetupView.sws for a "Print emails sent" action.
How severe is CVE-2018-14908?: CVE-2018-14908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-14908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14908?: CVE-2018-14908 affects Samsung Syncthru Web Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14908?: 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-2018-14908 published?: CVE-2018-14908 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://medium.com/stolabs/security-issues-on-samsung-syncthru-web-service-cc86467d2df

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:syncthru_web_service:4.05.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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