CVE-2018-14942 describes a directory traversal vulnerability affecting Harmonic NSG 9000 devices, allowing remote authenticated attackers to access arbitrary files, such as /etc/passwd, via specially crafted POST requests. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), this flaw presents a significant risk, enabling full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits, Metasploit modules, or Nuclei templates are currently available, and there is no evidence of active exploitation or community discussion, the potential for severe impact necessitates careful attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:harmonicinc:nsg_9000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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