CVE-2018-14335
CWE-59Published: July 24, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in H2 1.4.197. Insecure handling of permissions in the backup function allows attackers to read sensitive files (outside of their permissions) via a symlink to a fake database file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-14335 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2018-14335. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-14335 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts