How severe is CVE-2018-7836?

CVE-2018-7836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-7836 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7836?

CVE-2018-7836 affects Schneider-electric Iiot Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7836?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-7836 published?

CVE-2018-7836 was published on 2018-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7836

CVE-2018-7836 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Iiot Monitor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Schneider-electric Iiot Monitor
Published: 2018-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability exists on numerous methods of the IIoT Monitor 3.1.38 software that could allow upload and execution of malicious files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7836?: An unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability exists on numerous methods of the IIoT Monitor 3.1.38 software that could allow upload and execution of malicious files.
How severe is CVE-2018-7836?: CVE-2018-7836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-7836 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7836?: CVE-2018-7836 affects Schneider-electric Iiot Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7836?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-7836 published?: CVE-2018-7836 was published on 2018-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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