How severe is CVE-2018-10577?

CVE-2018-10577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-10577 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10577?

CVE-2018-10577 primarily affects Watchguard Ap200 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10577?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-10577 published?

CVE-2018-10577 was published on 2018-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10577

CVE-2018-10577 is a high-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Ap200 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Watchguard Ap200 Firmware
Published: 2018-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on WatchGuard AP100, AP102, and AP200 devices with firmware before 1.2.9.15, and AP300 devices with firmware before 2.0.0.10. File upload functionality allows any users authenticated on the web interface to upload files containing code to the web root, allowing these files to be executed as root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10577?: An issue was discovered on WatchGuard AP100, AP102, and AP200 devices with firmware before 1.2.9.15, and AP300 devices with firmware before 2.0.0.10. File upload functionality allows any users authenticated on the web interface to upload files containing code to the web root, allowing these files to be executed as root.
How severe is CVE-2018-10577?: CVE-2018-10577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-10577 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10577?: CVE-2018-10577 primarily affects Watchguard Ap200 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10577?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-10577 published?: CVE-2018-10577 was published on 2018-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:ap100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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