How severe is CVE-2018-18881?

CVE-2018-18881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-18881 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18881?

CVE-2018-18881 affects Controlbyweb X-320m-i Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18881?

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

When was CVE-2018-18881 published?

CVE-2018-18881 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18881

CVE-2018-18881 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Controlbyweb X-320m-i Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Controlbyweb X-320m-i Firmware
Published: 2019-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Denial of Service (DOS) issue was discovered in ControlByWeb X-320M-I Web-Enabled Instrumentation-Grade Data Acquisition module 1.05 with firmware revision v1.05. An authenticated user can configure invalid network settings, stopping TCP based communications to the device. A physical factory reset is required to restore the device to an operational state.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18881?: A Denial of Service (DOS) issue was discovered in ControlByWeb X-320M-I Web-Enabled Instrumentation-Grade Data Acquisition module 1.05 with firmware revision v1.05. An authenticated user can configure invalid network settings, stopping TCP based communications to the device. A physical factory reset is required to restore the device to an operational state.
How severe is CVE-2018-18881?: CVE-2018-18881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-18881 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18881?: CVE-2018-18881 affects Controlbyweb X-320m-i Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18881?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-18881 published?: CVE-2018-18881 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:controlbyweb:x-320m-i_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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