CVE-2018-7296: Directory Traversal / Arbitrary File Read in User.getLanguage method in eQ-3 AG Homematic CCU2 2.29.2 and earl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-7296?

homematic central control unit ccu2 firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.29.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-7296 being exploited?

CVE-2018-7296 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-2018-7296 affect?

CVE-2018-7296 affects homematic central control unit ccu2 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Directory Traversal / Arbitrary File Read in User.getLanguage method in eQ-3 AG Homematic CCU2 2.29.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read the first line of an arbitrary file on the CCU2's filesystem. This vulnerability can be exploi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-7296?

Priority 43/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-7296 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting homematic central control unit ccu2 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory Traversal / Arbitrary File Read in User.getLanguage method in eQ-3 AG Homematic CCU2 2.29.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read the first line of an arbitrary file on the CCU2's filesystem. This vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers with access to the web interface.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2018-02-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: eq-3

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-02-22 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eq-3 homematic central control unit ccu2 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.29.22

Fixed in: newer than 2.29.22

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.

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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-2018-7296?

homematic central control unit ccu2 firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.29.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-7296 being exploited?

CVE-2018-7296 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-2018-7296 affect?

CVE-2018-7296 affects homematic central control unit ccu2 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Directory Traversal / Arbitrary File Read in User.getLanguage method in eQ-3 AG Homematic CCU2 2.29.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read the first line of an arbitrary file on the CCU2's filesystem. This vulnerability can be exploi

How urgent is CVE-2018-7296?

Priority 43/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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