How severe is CVE-2018-17240?

CVE-2018-17240 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-2018-17240 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17240?

CVE-2018-17240 primarily affects Netwavepr Indoor Ip Camera Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17240?

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-2018-17240 published?

CVE-2018-17240 was published on 2022-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17240

CVE-2018-17240 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netwavepr Indoor Ip Camera Firmware 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Netwavepr Indoor Ip Camera Firmware
Published: 2022-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is a memory dump vulnerability on Netwave IP camera devices at //proc/kcore that allows an unauthenticated attacker to exfiltrate sensitive information from the network configuration (e.g., username and password).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17240?: There is a memory dump vulnerability on Netwave IP camera devices at //proc/kcore that allows an unauthenticated attacker to exfiltrate sensitive information from the network configuration (e.g., username and password).
How severe is CVE-2018-17240?: CVE-2018-17240 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-2018-17240 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17240?: CVE-2018-17240 primarily affects Netwavepr Indoor Ip Camera Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17240?: 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-2018-17240 published?: CVE-2018-17240 was published on 2022-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:netwavepr:indoor_ip_camera_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netwavepr:outdoor_ip_camera_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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