Is CVE-2018-14066 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-14066 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-14066 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-14066 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-14066?

CVE-2018-14066 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2018-14066

CWE-89Published: July 15, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The content://wappush content provider in com.android.provider.telephony, as found in some custom ROMs for Android phones, allows SQL injection. One consequence is that an application without the READ_SMS permission can read SMS messages. This affects Infinix X571 phones, as well as various Lenovo phones (such as the A7020) that have since been fixed by Lenovo.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-14066 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.