Is CVE-2018-14607 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-14607 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-14607 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-14607 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-14607?

CVE-2018-14607 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-14607

CWE-311Published: July 26, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS 2017 on Windows, in a client/server configuration, transfers customer records and bank account numbers in cleartext over SMBv2, which allows attackers to (1) obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network or (2) conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks via unspecified vectors. The customer record transferred in cleartext contains: Client ID, Full Name, Spouse's Full Name, Social Security Number, Spouse's Social Security Number, Occupation, Spouse's Occupation, Daytime Phone, Home Phone, Tax Preparer, Federal and State Taxes to File, Bank Name, Bank Account Number, and possibly other sensitive information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-14607 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.