How severe is CVE-2018-11476?

CVE-2018-11476 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-11476 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11476?

CVE-2018-11476 affects Vgate Icar 2 Wi-fi Obd2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11476?

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-2018-11476 published?

CVE-2018-11476 was published on 2018-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11476

CVE-2018-11476 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vgate Icar 2 Wi-fi Obd2 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Vgate Icar 2 Wi-fi Obd2 Firmware
Published: 2018-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on Vgate iCar 2 Wi-Fi OBD2 Dongle devices. The dongle opens an unprotected wireless LAN that cannot be configured with encryption or a password. This enables anyone within the range of the WLAN to connect to the network without authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11476?: An issue was discovered on Vgate iCar 2 Wi-Fi OBD2 Dongle devices. The dongle opens an unprotected wireless LAN that cannot be configured with encryption or a password. This enables anyone within the range of the WLAN to connect to the network without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2018-11476?: CVE-2018-11476 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-11476 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11476?: CVE-2018-11476 affects Vgate Icar 2 Wi-fi Obd2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11476?: 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-2018-11476 published?: CVE-2018-11476 was published on 2018-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:vgate:icar_2_wi-fi_obd2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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