CVE-2018-14077: Wi2be SMART HP WMT R1.2.20_201400922 allows unauthorized remote attackers to backup the device configuration v

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-14077 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting smart hp wmt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Wi2be SMART HP WMT R1.2.20_201400922 allows unauthorized remote attackers to backup the device configuration via a direct request to /Maintenance/configfile.cfg.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2018-08-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wi2be

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-08-20 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wi2be smart hp wmt DOWNGRADE

Affected: r1.2.20_201400922

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before r1.2.20_201400922

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smart-hp-wmt || rpm -q smart-hp-wmt || smart-hp-wmt --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before r1.2.20_201400922 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison smart-hp-wmt sudo apt install smart-hp-wmt=<VERSION_BEFORE_r1.2.20_201400922> sudo apt-mark hold smart-hp-wmt

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list smart-hp-wmt sudo dnf downgrade smart-hp-wmt-<VERSION_BEFORE_r1.2.20_201400922> sudo dnf versionlock add smart-hp-wmt

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-14077?

smart hp wmt: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-14077 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14077 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-2018-14077 affect?

CVE-2018-14077 affects smart hp wmt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Wi2be SMART HP WMT R1.2.20_201400922 allows unauthorized remote attackers to backup the device configuration via a direct request to /Maintenance/configfile.cfg.

How urgent is CVE-2018-14077?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-14079 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Wi2be SMART HP WMT R1.2.20_201400922 allows unauthorized remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via
CVE-2018-14078 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE Wi2be SMART HP WMT R1.2.20_201400922 allows unauthorized remote attackers to reset the admin password via the

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