CVE-2018-11338: Intuit Lacerte 2017 for Windows in a client/server environment transfers the entire customer list in cleartext

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-11338?

lacerte: upgrade to newer than 2017. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-11338 being exploited?

CVE-2018-11338 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-11338 affect?

CVE-2018-11338 affects lacerte. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Intuit Lacerte 2017 for Windows in a client/server environment transfers the entire customer list in cleartext over SMB, which allows attackers to (1) obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network or (2) conduct man-in-the-middle (MI

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-11338?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-11338 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting lacerte. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Intuit Lacerte 2017 for Windows in a client/server environment transfers the entire customer list in cleartext over SMB, which allows attackers to (1) obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network or (2) conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks via unspecified vectors. The customer list contains each customer's full name, social security number (SSN), address, job title, phone number, Email address, spouse's phone/Email address, and other

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2018-07-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: intuit

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-31 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intuit lacerte UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2017

Fixed in: newer than 2017

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lacerte || rpm -q lacerte || lacerte --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2017 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade lacerte

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade lacerte

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-11338?

lacerte: upgrade to newer than 2017. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-11338 being exploited?

CVE-2018-11338 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-11338 affect?

CVE-2018-11338 affects lacerte. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Intuit Lacerte 2017 for Windows in a client/server environment transfers the entire customer list in cleartext over SMB, which allows attackers to (1) obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network or (2) conduct man-in-the-middle (MI

How urgent is CVE-2018-11338?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-14833 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE Intuit Lacerte 2017 has Incorrect Access Control.

References

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