How severe is CVE-2018-18990?

CVE-2018-18990 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-18990 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18990?

CVE-2018-18990 affects Lcds Laquis Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18990?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-18990 published?

CVE-2018-18990 was published on 2019-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18990

CVE-2018-18990 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lcds Laquis Scada with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Lcds Laquis Scada
Published: 2019-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LCDS Laquis SCADA prior to version 4.1.0.4150 allows a user-supplied path in file operations prior to proper validation. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information under the context of the web server process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18990?: LCDS Laquis SCADA prior to version 4.1.0.4150 allows a user-supplied path in file operations prior to proper validation. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information under the context of the web server process.
How severe is CVE-2018-18990?: CVE-2018-18990 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-18990 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18990?: CVE-2018-18990 affects Lcds Laquis Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18990?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-18990 published?: CVE-2018-18990 was published on 2019-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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