How severe is CVE-2018-18561?

CVE-2018-18561 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-18561 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18561?

CVE-2018-18561 primarily affects Roche Accu-chek Inform Ii Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18561?

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-2018-18561 published?

CVE-2018-18561 was published on 2018-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18561

CVE-2018-18561 is a high-severity vulnerability in Roche Accu-chek Inform Ii Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 7.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Roche Accu-chek Inform Ii Firmware
Published: 2018-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Roche Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit / Base Unit Hub before 03.01.04 and CoaguChek / cobas h232 Handheld Base Unit before 03.01.04. Insecure permissions in a service interface may allow authenticated attackers in the adjacent network to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18561?: An issue was discovered in Roche Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit / Base Unit Hub before 03.01.04 and CoaguChek / cobas h232 Handheld Base Unit before 03.01.04. Insecure permissions in a service interface may allow authenticated attackers in the adjacent network to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system.
How severe is CVE-2018-18561?: CVE-2018-18561 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-18561 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18561?: CVE-2018-18561 primarily affects Roche Accu-chek Inform Ii Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18561?: 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-2018-18561 published?: CVE-2018-18561 was published on 2018-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:roche:accu-chek_inform_ii_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:roche:cobas_h_232_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:roche:coaguchek_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:roche:base_unit_hub_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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