CVE-2018-14327
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
4.4 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The installer for the Alcatel OSPREY3_MINI Modem component on EE EE40VB 4G mobile broadband modems with firmware before EE40_00_02.00_45 sets weak permissions (Everyone:Full Control) for the "Web Connecton\\EE40" and "Web Connecton\\EE40\\BackgroundService" directories, which allows local users to gain privileges, as demonstrated by inserting a Trojan horse ServiceManager.exe file into the "Web Connecton\\EE40\\BackgroundService" directory.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-09-26
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-45501
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-14327?
The installer for the Alcatel OSPREY3_MINI Modem component on EE EE40VB 4G mobile broadband modems with firmware before EE40_00_02.00_45 sets weak permissions (Everyone:Full Control) for the "Web Connecton\\EE40" and "Web Connecton\\EE40\\BackgroundService" directories, which allows local users to gain privileges, as demonstrated by inserting a Trojan horse ServiceManager.exe file into the "Web Connecton\\EE40\\BackgroundService" directory.
Is CVE-2018-14327 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-14327 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 4.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-14327?
CVE-2018-14327 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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