MEDIUM
CVE-2018-9074
CWE-22Published: September 28, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
For some Iomega, Lenovo, LenovoEMC NAS devices versions 4.1.402.34662 and earlier, the file upload functionality of the Content Explorer application is vulnerable to path traversal. As a result, users can upload files anywhere on the device's operating system as the root user.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-9074 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Lenovo22 product(s)
lenovoemc firmwareiomega ez media \& backup centeriomega storcenter ix2iomega storcenter ix2-dliomega storcenter ix4-300diomega storcenter px12-400riomega storcenter px12-450riomega storcenter px2-300diomega storcenter px4-300diomega storcenter px4-300riomega storcenter px6-300dlenovo ez media \& backup center+10
Source: NVD CPE · 22 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-24224Vendor Advisory
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-24224Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-9074
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 28, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-9074 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.