How severe is CVE-2018-12333?

CVE-2018-12333 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-12333 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12333?

CVE-2018-12333 affects Ecos Secure Boot Stick Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12333?

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-2018-12333 published?

CVE-2018-12333 was published on 2018-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12333

CVE-2018-12333 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-345.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Ecos Secure Boot Stick Firmware
Published: 2018-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in ECOS Secure Boot Stick (aka SBS) 5.6.5 allows an attacker to manipulate security relevant configurations and execute malicious code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12333?: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in ECOS Secure Boot Stick (aka SBS) 5.6.5 allows an attacker to manipulate security relevant configurations and execute malicious code.
How severe is CVE-2018-12333?: CVE-2018-12333 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-12333 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12333?: CVE-2018-12333 affects Ecos Secure Boot Stick Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12333?: 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-2018-12333 published?: CVE-2018-12333 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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