How severe is CVE-2018-14923?

CVE-2018-14923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-14923 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14923?

CVE-2018-14923 affects Uniview Ezplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14923?

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-2018-14923 published?

CVE-2018-14923 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14923

CVE-2018-14923 is a high-severity vulnerability in Uniview Ezplayer 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Uniview Ezplayer
Published: 2018-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in uniview EZPlayer 1.0.6 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system via video playback.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14923?: A vulnerability in uniview EZPlayer 1.0.6 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system via video playback.
How severe is CVE-2018-14923?: CVE-2018-14923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-14923 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14923?: CVE-2018-14923 affects Uniview Ezplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14923?: 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-2018-14923 published?: CVE-2018-14923 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/1325763

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:uniview:ezplayer:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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