How severe is CVE-2018-17899?

CVE-2018-17899 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-2018-17899 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17899?

CVE-2018-17899 affects Lcds Laquis Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17899?

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-2018-17899 published?

CVE-2018-17899 was published on 2018-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17899

CVE-2018-17899 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lcds Laquis Scada 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Lcds Laquis Scada
Published: 2018-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LAquis SCADA Versions 4.1.0.3870 and prior has a path traversal vulnerability, which may allow remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17899?: LAquis SCADA Versions 4.1.0.3870 and prior has a path traversal vulnerability, which may allow remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-17899?: CVE-2018-17899 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-2018-17899 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17899?: CVE-2018-17899 affects Lcds Laquis Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17899?: 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-2018-17899 published?: CVE-2018-17899 was published on 2018-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lcds:laquis_scada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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