Is CVE-2018-7501 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-7501 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-7501 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-7501 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-7501?

CVE-2018-7501 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

HOME VULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-7501

HIGH

CVE-2018-7501

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

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Advantech WebAccess versions V8.2_20170817 and prior, WebAccess versions V8.3.0 and prior, WebAccess Dashboard versions V.2.0.15 and prior, WebAccess Scada Node versions prior to 8.3.1, and WebAccess/NMS 2.0.3 and prior, several SQL injection vulnerabilities have been identified, which may allow an attacker to disclose sensitive information from the host.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-7501 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.

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