How severe is CVE-2018-18004?

CVE-2018-18004 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-18004 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18004?

CVE-2018-18004 affects Vivotek Camera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18004?

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

When was CVE-2018-18004 published?

CVE-2018-18004 was published on 2019-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18004

CVE-2018-18004 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vivotek Camera with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Vivotek Camera
Published: 2019-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Access Control in mod_inetd.cgi in VIVOTEK Network Camera Series products with firmware before XXXXXX-VVTK-0X09a allows remote attackers to enable arbitrary system services via a URL parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18004?: Incorrect Access Control in mod_inetd.cgi in VIVOTEK Network Camera Series products with firmware before XXXXXX-VVTK-0X09a allows remote attackers to enable arbitrary system services via a URL parameter.
How severe is CVE-2018-18004?: CVE-2018-18004 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-18004 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18004?: CVE-2018-18004 affects Vivotek Camera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18004?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-18004 published?: CVE-2018-18004 was published on 2019-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:vivotek:camera:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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