CVE-2018-10591
CWE-346Published: May 15, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
In Advantech WebAccess versions V8.2_20170817 and prior, WebAccess versions V8.3.0 and prior, WebAccess Dashboard versions V.2.0.15 and prior, WebAccess Scada Node versions prior to 8.3.1, and WebAccess/NMS 2.0.3 and prior, an origin validation error vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker can create a malicious web site, steal session cookies, and access data of authenticated users.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-10591 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.1.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-10591 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts