Is CVE-2018-7514 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-7514 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-7514 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-7514 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-7514?

CVE-2018-7514 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-7514

CWE-121Published: April 17, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Parsing malformed project files in Omron CX-One versions 4.42 and prior, including the following applications: CX-FLnet versions 1.00 and prior, CX-Protocol versions 1.992 and prior, CX-Programmer versions 9.65 and prior, CX-Server versions 5.0.22 and prior, Network Configurator versions 3.63 and prior, and Switch Box Utility versions 1.68 and prior, may cause a stack-based buffer overflow.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-7514 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.