CVE-2018-14078: Wi2be SMART HP WMT R1.2.20_201400922 allows unauthorized remote attackers to reset the admin password via the

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-14078 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) 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 reset the admin password via the /ConfigWizard/ChangePwd.esp?2admin URL (Attackers can login using the "admin" username with password "admin" after a successful attack).

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2018-14078?

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

Is CVE-2018-14078 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14078 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-2018-14078 affect?

CVE-2018-14078 affects smart hp wmt. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Wi2be SMART HP WMT R1.2.20_201400922 allows unauthorized remote attackers to reset the admin password via the /ConfigWizard/ChangePwd.esp?2admin URL (Attackers can login using the "admin" username with password "admin" after a successful at

How urgent is CVE-2018-14078?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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