HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-17901
HIGH

CVE-2018-17901

CWE-787Published: October 17, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

LAquis SCADA Versions 4.1.0.3870 and prior, when processing project files the application fails to sanitize user input prior to performing write operations on a stack object, which may allow an attacker to execute code under the current process.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-17901 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

lcds1 product(s)
laquis scada
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://laquisscada.com/instale1.php
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-289-01
ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/151421
ADVISORYhttp://laquisscada.com/instale1.php
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-289-01

All References (5)

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http://laquisscada.com/instale1.phpProduct · Vendor Advisory
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-289-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/151421Third Party Advisory
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http://laquisscada.com/instale1.phpProduct · Vendor Advisory
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-289-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-17901
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-787
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 17, 2018

Related CVEs (CWE-787)

CVE-2018-10718
10.0
CVE-2002-2227
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CVE-2015-0235
10.0
CVE-2004-1287
10.0
CVE-2009-2466
10.0
CVE-2004-0978
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-17901 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.
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