How severe is CVE-2018-12330?

CVE-2018-12330 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2018-12330 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12330?

CVE-2018-12330 affects Ecos Secure Boot Stick Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12330?

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-2018-12330 published?

CVE-2018-12330 was published on 2018-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12330

CVE-2018-12330 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ecos Secure Boot Stick Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ecos Secure Boot Stick Firmware
Published: 2018-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Protection Mechanism Failure in ECOS Secure Boot Stick (aka SBS) 5.6.5 allows an attacker to compromise authentication and encryption keys via compromised firmware.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12330?: Protection Mechanism Failure in ECOS Secure Boot Stick (aka SBS) 5.6.5 allows an attacker to compromise authentication and encryption keys via compromised firmware.
How severe is CVE-2018-12330?: CVE-2018-12330 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2018-12330 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12330?: CVE-2018-12330 affects Ecos Secure Boot Stick Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12330?: 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-2018-12330 published?: CVE-2018-12330 was published on 2018-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://telematik.prakinf.tu-ilmenau.de/ecos-sbs/advisory.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ecos:secure_boot_stick_firmware:5.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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