How severe is CVE-2018-12499?

CVE-2018-12499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, 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 none.

Is CVE-2018-12499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12499?

CVE-2018-12499 affects Motorola Mbp853 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12499?

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-2018-12499 published?

CVE-2018-12499 was published on 2018-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12499

CVE-2018-12499 is a high-severity vulnerability in Motorola Mbp853 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Motorola Mbp853 Firmware
Published: 2018-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Motorola MBP853 firmware does not correctly validate server certificates. This allows for a Man in The Middle (MiTM) attack to take place between a Motorola MBP853 camera and the servers it communicates with. In one such instance, it was identified that the device was downloading what appeared to be a client certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12499?: The Motorola MBP853 firmware does not correctly validate server certificates. This allows for a Man in The Middle (MiTM) attack to take place between a Motorola MBP853 camera and the servers it communicates with. In one such instance, it was identified that the device was downloading what appeared to be a client certificate.
How severe is CVE-2018-12499?: CVE-2018-12499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, 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 none.
Is CVE-2018-12499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12499?: CVE-2018-12499 affects Motorola Mbp853 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12499?: 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-2018-12499 published?: CVE-2018-12499 was published on 2018-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.sean-wright.com/cve-2018-12499/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:motorola:mbp853_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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