How severe is CVE-2018-7835?

CVE-2018-7835 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-7835 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7835?

CVE-2018-7835 affects Schneider-electric Iiot Monior. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7835?

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-2018-7835 published?

CVE-2018-7835 was published on 2018-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7835

CVE-2018-7835 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Iiot Monior with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Schneider-electric Iiot Monior
Published: 2018-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability exists in IIoT Monitor 3.1.38 which could allow access to files available to SYSTEM user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7835?: An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability exists in IIoT Monitor 3.1.38 which could allow access to files available to SYSTEM user.
How severe is CVE-2018-7835?: CVE-2018-7835 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-7835 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7835?: CVE-2018-7835 affects Schneider-electric Iiot Monior. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7835?: 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-2018-7835 published?: CVE-2018-7835 was published on 2018-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:iiot_monior:3.1.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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