CVE-2018-14708

An insecure transport protocol used by Drobo Dashboard API on Drobo 5N2 NAS version 4.0.5-13.28.96115 allows attackers to intercept network traffic

published December 3, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Your Drobo Dashboard API is speaking in a language anyone can listen to! An insecure transport protocol lets attackers intercept your network traffic with surprising ease. 🔍 Think of it like an unsealed envelope being passed around without a shred of privacy — anyone can peek inside and see what's written, no questions asked! 📬 This vulnerability allows attackers to eavesdrop on sensitive data being transmitted over the network. Though it’s not the end of the world, it could expose confidential information or credentials, making your devices susceptible to further attacks.

Put simply

Think of it like an unsealed envelope being passed around without a shred of privacy — anyone can peek inside and see what's written, no questions asked! 📬 The Drobo 5N2 NAS running version 4.0.5-13.28.96115 uses an insecure transport protocol for its API, which fails to encrypt the data, allowing interception by malicious actors.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to eavesdrop on sensitive data being transmitted over the network. Though it’s not the end of the world, it could expose confidential information or credentials, making your devices susceptible to further attacks. To protect yourself, patch your Drobo device to the latest version that addresses this issue. Additionally, consider implementing a VPN for your network traffic to ensure encrypted communication. Regularly check for firmware updates to stay secure! 🛡️ You can fix this! Follow these steps, and you’ll be the security hero of your network! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01273 · 69.7th percentile
Published
2018-12-03T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 DEC 22:00Z
    An insecure transport protocol used by Drobo Dashboard API on Drobo 5N2 NAS version 4.0.5-13.28.96115 allows attackers to intercept network traffic
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