How severe is CVE-2018-13802?

CVE-2018-13802 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-13802 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-13802?

CVE-2018-13802 affects Siemens Rox Ii Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13802?

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-2018-13802 published?

CVE-2018-13802 was published on 2018-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-13802

CVE-2018-13802 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Rox Ii Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Siemens Rox Ii Firmware
Published: 2018-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in ROX II (All versions < V2.12.1). An authenticated attacker with a high-privileged user account access via SSH could circumvent restrictions in place and execute arbitrary operating system commands. Successful exploitation requires that the attacker has network access to the SSH interface in on port 22/tcp. The attacker must be authenticated to exploit the vulnerability. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-13802?: A vulnerability has been identified in ROX II (All versions < V2.12.1). An authenticated attacker with a high-privileged user account access via SSH could circumvent restrictions in place and execute arbitrary operating system commands. Successful exploitation requires that the attacker has network access to the SSH interface in on port 22/tcp. The attacker must be authenticated to exploit the vulnerability. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device.
How severe is CVE-2018-13802?: CVE-2018-13802 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-13802 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-13802?: CVE-2018-13802 affects Siemens Rox Ii Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13802?: 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-2018-13802 published?: CVE-2018-13802 was published on 2018-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:rox_ii_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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