How severe is CVE-2018-17933?

CVE-2018-17933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-17933 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17933?

CVE-2018-17933 primarily affects Vecna Vgo 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-2018-17933?

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-2018-17933 published?

CVE-2018-17933 was published on 2018-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17933

CVE-2018-17933 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vecna Vgo Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Vecna Vgo Firmware
Published: 2018-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VGo Robot (Versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662. Prior versions may also be affected) connected to the VGo XAMPP. User accounts may be able to execute commands that are outside the scope of their privileges and within the scope of an admin account. If an attacker has access to VGo XAMPP Client credentials, they may be able to execute admin commands on the connected robot.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17933?: VGo Robot (Versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662. Prior versions may also be affected) connected to the VGo XAMPP. User accounts may be able to execute commands that are outside the scope of their privileges and within the scope of an admin account. If an attacker has access to VGo XAMPP Client credentials, they may be able to execute admin commands on the connected robot.
How severe is CVE-2018-17933?: CVE-2018-17933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-17933 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17933?: CVE-2018-17933 primarily affects Vecna Vgo 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-2018-17933?: 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-2018-17933 published?: CVE-2018-17933 was published on 2018-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-114-01

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:vecna:vgo_firmware:3.0.3.52164:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vecna:vgo_firmware:3.0.3.53662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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