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CVE-2018-14822: Entes EMG12 versions 2.57 and prior an information exposure through query strings vulnerability in the web int

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-14822 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting emg-12 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Entes EMG12 versions 2.57 and prior an information exposure through query strings vulnerability in the web interface has been identified, which may allow an attacker to impersonate a legitimate user and execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.8 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-598, CWE-200
Published2018-10-02
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: entes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

entes emg-12 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.57
Fixed in: newer than 2.57
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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-2018-14822?

emg-12 firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.57. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-14822 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14822 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-2018-14822 affect?

CVE-2018-14822 affects emg-12 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Entes EMG12 versions 2.57 and prior an information exposure through query strings vulnerability in the web interface has been identified, which may allow an attacker to impersonate a legitimate user and execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2018-14822?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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