CVE-2018-14927: Matera Banco 1.0.0 is vulnerable to path traversal (allowing access to system files outside the default applic

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-14927 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting banco. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Matera Banco 1.0.0 is vulnerable to path traversal (allowing access to system files outside the default application folder) via the /contingency/servlet/ServletFileDownload file parameter, related to /contingency/web/receiptQuery/receiptDisplay.jsp.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2018-08-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: matera

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-08-03 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

matera banco DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison banco sudo apt install banco=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold banco

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

dnf --showduplicates list banco sudo dnf downgrade banco-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add banco

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-2018-14927?

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

Is CVE-2018-14927 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14927 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-2018-14927 affect?

CVE-2018-14927 affects banco. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Matera Banco 1.0.0 is vulnerable to path traversal (allowing access to system files outside the default application folder) via the /contingency/servlet/ServletFileDownload file parameter, related to /contingency/web/receiptQuery/receiptDis

How urgent is CVE-2018-14927?

Priority 42/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2018-14929 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE Matera Banco 1.0.0 is vulnerable to multiple reflected XSS, as demonstrated by the /contingency/web/index.jsp
CVE-2018-14928 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE /contingency/servlet/ServletFileDownload executes as root and provides unauthenticated access to files via the
CVE-2018-14926 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE Matera Banco 1.0.0 allows CSRF, as demonstrated by a /contingency/web/messageSend/messageSendHandler.jsp reque
CVE-2018-14925 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE Matera Banco 1.0.0 mishandles Java errors in the backend, as demonstrated by a stack trace revealing use of ne
CVE-2018-14924 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE Matera Banco 1.0.0 is vulnerable to multiple stored XSS, as demonstrated by the sca/privilegio/consultarUsuari

References

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