CVE-2018-14573: A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in the Web Interface API of TightRope Media Carousel Digital

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-14573?

tightrope media carousel digital signage: upgrade to 7.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-14573 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14573 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-2018-14573 affect?

CVE-2018-14573 affects tightrope media carousel digital signage. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in the Web Interface API of TightRope Media Carousel Digital Signage before 7.3.5. The RenderingFetch API allows for the downloading of arbitrary files through the use of directory traversal

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-14573?

Priority 43/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

This month

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2018-14573 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting tightrope media carousel digital signage. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in the Web Interface API of TightRope Media Carousel Digital Signage before 7.3.5. The RenderingFetch API allows for the downloading of arbitrary files through the use of directory traversal sequences, aka CSL-1683.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2018-07-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: trms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-23 23:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trms tightrope media carousel digital signage UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.3.5

Fixed in: 7.3.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tightrope-media-carousel-digital-signage || rpm -q tightrope-media-carousel-digital-signage || tightrope-media-carousel-digital-signage --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tightrope-media-carousel-digital-signage

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tightrope-media-carousel-digital-signage

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-2018-14573?

tightrope media carousel digital signage: upgrade to 7.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-14573 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14573 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-2018-14573 affect?

CVE-2018-14573 affects tightrope media carousel digital signage. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in the Web Interface API of TightRope Media Carousel Digital Signage before 7.3.5. The RenderingFetch API allows for the downloading of arbitrary files through the use of directory traversal

How urgent is CVE-2018-14573?

Priority 43/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

References

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