MEDIUM
CVE-2018-15750
CWE-22Published: October 24, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Directory Traversal vulnerability in salt-api in SaltStack Salt before 2017.7.8 and 2018.3.x before 2018.3.3 allows remote attackers to determine which files exist on the server.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-15750 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
saltstack1 product(s)
salt
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2017.7/topics/releases/2017.7.8.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2018.3.3.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://groups.google.com/d/msg/salt-users/L9xqcJ0UXxs/qgDj42obBQAJRelease Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://groups.google.com/d/msg/salt-users/dimVF7rpphY/jn3Xv3MbBQAJRelease Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://docs.saltstack.com/en/2017.7/topics/releases/2017.7.8.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2018.3.3.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://groups.google.com/d/msg/salt-users/L9xqcJ0UXxs/qgDj42obBQAJRelease Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://groups.google.com/d/msg/salt-users/dimVF7rpphY/jn3Xv3MbBQAJRelease Notes · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-15750
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 24, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-15750 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.