How severe is CVE-2018-14916?

CVE-2018-14916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-14916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14916?

CVE-2018-14916 affects Loytec Lgate-902 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14916?

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-2018-14916 published?

CVE-2018-14916 was published on 2019-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14916

CVE-2018-14916 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Loytec Lgate-902 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 9.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Loytec Lgate-902 Firmware
Published: 2019-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LOYTEC LGATE-902 6.3.2 devices allow Arbitrary file deletion.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14916?: LOYTEC LGATE-902 6.3.2 devices allow Arbitrary file deletion.
How severe is CVE-2018-14916?: CVE-2018-14916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-14916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14916?: CVE-2018-14916 affects Loytec Lgate-902 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14916?: 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-2018-14916 published?: CVE-2018-14916 was published on 2019-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:loytec:lgate-902_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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