CVE-2018-12261
CVE-2018-12261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apollotechnologiesinc Momentum Axel 720p Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Apollotechnologiesinc Momentum Axel 720p Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered on Momentum Axel 720P 5.1.8 devices. All processes run as root.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-12261?
- An issue was discovered on Momentum Axel 720P 5.1.8 devices. All processes run as root.
- How severe is CVE-2018-12261?
- CVE-2018-12261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-12261 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-12261?
- CVE-2018-12261 affects Apollotechnologiesinc Momentum Axel 720p Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-12261?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-12261 published?
- CVE-2018-12261 was published on 2018-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:apollotechnologiesinc:momentum_axel_720p_firmware:5.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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