CVE-2018-7296
CVE-2018-7296 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eq-3 Homematic Central Control Unit Ccu2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Eq-3 Homematic Central Control Unit Ccu2 Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Directory Traversal / Arbitrary File Read in User.getLanguage method in eQ-3 AG Homematic CCU2 2.29.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read the first line of an arbitrary file on the CCU2's filesystem. This vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers with access to the web interface.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-7296?
- Directory Traversal / Arbitrary File Read in User.getLanguage method in eQ-3 AG Homematic CCU2 2.29.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read the first line of an arbitrary file on the CCU2's filesystem. This vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers with access to the web interface.
- How severe is CVE-2018-7296?
- CVE-2018-7296 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-2018-7296 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-7296?
- CVE-2018-7296 affects Eq-3 Homematic Central Control Unit Ccu2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-7296?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-7296 published?
- CVE-2018-7296 was published on 2018-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:eq-3:homematic_central_control_unit_ccu2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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