How severe is CVE-2018-10635?

CVE-2018-10635 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-10635 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10635?

CVE-2018-10635 affects Universal-robots Cb3.1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10635?

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

When was CVE-2018-10635 published?

CVE-2018-10635 was published on 2018-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10635

CVE-2018-10635 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Universal-robots Cb3.1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Universal-robots Cb3.1 Firmware
Published: 2018-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Universal Robots Robot Controllers Version CB 3.1, SW Version 3.4.5-100, ports 30001/TCP to 30003/TCP listen for arbitrary URScript code and execute the code. This enables a remote attacker who has access to the ports to remotely execute code that may allow root access to be obtained.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10635?: In Universal Robots Robot Controllers Version CB 3.1, SW Version 3.4.5-100, ports 30001/TCP to 30003/TCP listen for arbitrary URScript code and execute the code. This enables a remote attacker who has access to the ports to remotely execute code that may allow root access to be obtained.
How severe is CVE-2018-10635?: CVE-2018-10635 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-10635 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10635?: CVE-2018-10635 affects Universal-robots Cb3.1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10635?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-10635 published?: CVE-2018-10635 was published on 2018-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:universal-robots:cb3.1_firmware:3.4.5-100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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