How severe is CVE-2018-8714?

CVE-2018-8714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-8714 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8714?

CVE-2018-8714 affects Honeywell Matrikonopc Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8714?

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

When was CVE-2018-8714 published?

CVE-2018-8714 was published on 2018-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8714

CVE-2018-8714 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Honeywell Matrikonopc Explorer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Honeywell Matrikonopc Explorer
Published: 2018-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Honeywell MatrikonOPC OPC Controller before 5.1.0.0 allows local users to transfer arbitrary files from a host computer and consequently obtain sensitive information via vectors related to MSXML libraries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8714?: Honeywell MatrikonOPC OPC Controller before 5.1.0.0 allows local users to transfer arbitrary files from a host computer and consequently obtain sensitive information via vectors related to MSXML libraries.
How severe is CVE-2018-8714?: CVE-2018-8714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-8714 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8714?: CVE-2018-8714 affects Honeywell Matrikonopc Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8714?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-8714 published?: CVE-2018-8714 was published on 2018-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:honeywell:matrikonopc_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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