How severe is CVE-2018-15753?

CVE-2018-15753 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-15753 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15753?

CVE-2018-15753 affects Mensamax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15753?

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-2018-15753 published?

CVE-2018-15753 was published on 2018-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15753

CVE-2018-15753 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mensamax with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Mensamax
Published: 2018-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the MensaMax (aka com.breustedt.mensamax) application 4.3 for Android. The use of a Hard-coded DES Cryptographic Key allows an attacker who decodes the application to decrypt transmitted data such as the login username and password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15753?: An issue was discovered in the MensaMax (aka com.breustedt.mensamax) application 4.3 for Android. The use of a Hard-coded DES Cryptographic Key allows an attacker who decodes the application to decrypt transmitted data such as the login username and password.
How severe is CVE-2018-15753?: CVE-2018-15753 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-15753 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15753?: CVE-2018-15753 affects Mensamax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15753?: 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-2018-15753 published?: CVE-2018-15753 was published on 2018-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mensamax:mensamax:4.3:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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