MEDIUM
CVE-2018-14023
CWE-200Published: August 20, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Open Whisper Signal (aka Signal-Desktop) before 1.15.0-beta.10 allows information leakage.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-14023 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
signal1 product(s)
signal-desktop
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://n0sign4l.blogspot.com/2018/08/advisory-id-n0sign4l-002-risk-level-4-5.html?m=1Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSJscEei5SE&app=desktopExploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://n0sign4l.blogspot.com/2018/08/advisory-id-n0sign4l-002-risk-level-4-5.html?m=1Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSJscEei5SE&app=desktopExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-14023
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 20, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-14023 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.