How severe is CVE-2018-11492?

CVE-2018-11492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-11492 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11492?

CVE-2018-11492 affects Asus Hg100 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11492?

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-2018-11492 published?

CVE-2018-11492 was published on 2018-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11492

CVE-2018-11492 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asus Hg100 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Asus Hg100 Firmware
Published: 2018-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ASUS HG100 devices allow denial of service via an IPv4 packet flood.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11492?: ASUS HG100 devices allow denial of service via an IPv4 packet flood.
How severe is CVE-2018-11492?: CVE-2018-11492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-11492 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11492?: CVE-2018-11492 affects Asus Hg100 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11492?: 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-2018-11492 published?: CVE-2018-11492 was published on 2018-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:asus:hg100_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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