How severe is CVE-2018-17913?

CVE-2018-17913 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-2018-17913 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17913?

CVE-2018-17913 affects Omron Cx-supervisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17913?

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-2018-17913 published?

CVE-2018-17913 was published on 2018-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17913

CVE-2018-17913 is a high-severity vulnerability in Omron Cx-supervisor 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-704.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-704
Affected product: Omron Cx-supervisor
Published: 2018-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A type confusion vulnerability exists when processing project files in Omron CX-Supervisor Versions 3.4.1.0 and prior, which may allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17913?: A type confusion vulnerability exists when processing project files in Omron CX-Supervisor Versions 3.4.1.0 and prior, which may allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the application.
How severe is CVE-2018-17913?: CVE-2018-17913 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-2018-17913 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17913?: CVE-2018-17913 affects Omron Cx-supervisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17913?: 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-2018-17913 published?: CVE-2018-17913 was published on 2018-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:omron:cx-supervisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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