How severe is CVE-2018-10605?

CVE-2018-10605 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-2018-10605 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10605?

CVE-2018-10605 primarily affects Martem Telem-gw6 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10605?

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-2018-10605 published?

CVE-2018-10605 was published on 2018-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10605

CVE-2018-10605 is a high-severity vulnerability in Martem Telem-gw6 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-1188.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1188
Affected product: Martem Telem-gw6 Firmware
Published: 2018-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Martem TELEM GW6/GWM versions prior to 2.0.87-4018403-k4 may allow unprivileged users to modify/upload a new system configuration or take the full control over the RTU using default credentials to connect to the RTU.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10605?: Martem TELEM GW6/GWM versions prior to 2.0.87-4018403-k4 may allow unprivileged users to modify/upload a new system configuration or take the full control over the RTU using default credentials to connect to the RTU.
How severe is CVE-2018-10605?: CVE-2018-10605 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-2018-10605 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10605?: CVE-2018-10605 primarily affects Martem Telem-gw6 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10605?: 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-2018-10605 published?: CVE-2018-10605 was published on 2018-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:martem:telem-gw6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:martem:telem-gwm_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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