CVE-2018-18929
CVE-2018-18929 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trms Seneca Hdn Firmware 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-798.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Trms Seneca Hdn Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Tightrope Media Carousel Seneca HDn Windows-based appliance 7.0.4.104 is shipped with a default local administrator username and password. This can be found by a limited user account in an "unattend.xml" file left over on the C: drive from the Sysprep process. An attacker with this username and password can leverage it to gain administrator-level access on the system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-18929?
- The Tightrope Media Carousel Seneca HDn Windows-based appliance 7.0.4.104 is shipped with a default local administrator username and password. This can be found by a limited user account in an "unattend.xml" file left over on the C: drive from the Sysprep process. An attacker with this username and password can leverage it to gain administrator-level access on the system.
- How severe is CVE-2018-18929?
- CVE-2018-18929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-18929 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-18929?
- CVE-2018-18929 affects Trms Seneca Hdn Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-18929?
- 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-2018-18929 published?
- CVE-2018-18929 was published on 2019-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:trms:seneca_hdn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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