CVE-2018-12338

CVE-2018-12338 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ecos System Management Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Undocumented Factory Backdoor in ECOS System Management Appliance (aka SMA) 5.2.68 allows the vendor to extract confidential information and manipulate security relevant configurations via remote root SSH access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12338?
Undocumented Factory Backdoor in ECOS System Management Appliance (aka SMA) 5.2.68 allows the vendor to extract confidential information and manipulate security relevant configurations via remote root SSH access.
How severe is CVE-2018-12338?
CVE-2018-12338 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-12338 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12338?
CVE-2018-12338 affects Ecos System Management Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12338?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-12338 published?
CVE-2018-12338 was published on 2018-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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