How severe is CVE-2018-11477?

CVE-2018-11477 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-11477 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11477?

CVE-2018-11477 affects Vgate Icar 2 Wi-fi Obd2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11477?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-11477 published?

CVE-2018-11477 was published on 2018-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11477

CVE-2018-11477 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vgate Icar 2 Wi-fi Obd2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
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 data packets that are sent between the iOS or Android application and the OBD dongle are not encrypted. The combination of this vulnerability with the lack of wireless network protection exposes all transferred car data to the public.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11477?: An issue was discovered on Vgate iCar 2 Wi-Fi OBD2 Dongle devices. The data packets that are sent between the iOS or Android application and the OBD dongle are not encrypted. The combination of this vulnerability with the lack of wireless network protection exposes all transferred car data to the public.
How severe is CVE-2018-11477?: CVE-2018-11477 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-11477 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11477?: CVE-2018-11477 affects Vgate Icar 2 Wi-fi Obd2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11477?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-11477 published?: CVE-2018-11477 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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