How severe is CVE-2018-16670?

CVE-2018-16670 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-16670 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16670?

CVE-2018-16670 affects Circontrol Circarlife Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16670?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-16670 published?

CVE-2018-16670 was published on 2018-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16670

CVE-2018-16670 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Circontrol Circarlife Scada with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Circontrol Circarlife Scada
Published: 2018-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in CIRCONTROL CirCarLife before 4.3. There is PLC status disclosure due to lack of authentication for /html/devstat.html.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16670?: An issue was discovered in CIRCONTROL CirCarLife before 4.3. There is PLC status disclosure due to lack of authentication for /html/devstat.html.
How severe is CVE-2018-16670?: CVE-2018-16670 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-16670 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16670?: CVE-2018-16670 affects Circontrol Circarlife Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16670?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16670 published?: CVE-2018-16670 was published on 2018-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:circontrol:circarlife_scada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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