How severe is CVE-2018-11062?

CVE-2018-11062 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-2018-11062 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11062?

CVE-2018-11062 affects Dell Emc Integrated Data Protection Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11062?

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-2018-11062 published?

CVE-2018-11062 was published on 2018-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11062

CVE-2018-11062 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Integrated Data Protection Appliance 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Dell Emc Integrated Data Protection Appliance
Published: 2018-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integrated Data Protection Appliance versions 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 contain undocumented accounts named 'support' and 'admin' that are protected with default passwords. These accounts have limited privileges and can access certain system files only. A malicious user with the knowledge of the default passwords may potentially log in to the system and gain read and write access to certain system files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11062?: Integrated Data Protection Appliance versions 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 contain undocumented accounts named 'support' and 'admin' that are protected with default passwords. These accounts have limited privileges and can access certain system files only. A malicious user with the knowledge of the default passwords may potentially log in to the system and gain read and write access to certain system files.
How severe is CVE-2018-11062?: CVE-2018-11062 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-2018-11062 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11062?: CVE-2018-11062 affects Dell Emc Integrated Data Protection Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11062?: 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-2018-11062 published?: CVE-2018-11062 was published on 2018-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_integrated_data_protection_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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