How severe is CVE-2018-11220?

CVE-2018-11220 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-2018-11220 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11220?

CVE-2018-11220 primarily affects Bitmain Antminer D3 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11220?

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-2018-11220 published?

CVE-2018-11220 was published on 2018-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11220

CVE-2018-11220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitmain Antminer D3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bitmain Antminer D3 Firmware
Published: 2018-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Bitmain Antminer D3, L3+, and S9 devices allow Remote Command Execution via the system restore function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11220?: Bitmain Antminer D3, L3+, and S9 devices allow Remote Command Execution via the system restore function.
How severe is CVE-2018-11220?: CVE-2018-11220 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-2018-11220 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11220?: CVE-2018-11220 primarily affects Bitmain Antminer D3 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11220?: 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-2018-11220 published?: CVE-2018-11220 was published on 2018-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44779/

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:bitmain:antminer_d3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bitmain:antminer_l3\+_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bitmain:antminer_s9_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*