How severe is CVE-2018-18998?

CVE-2018-18998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-18998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18998?

CVE-2018-18998 affects Lcds Laquis Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18998?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-18998 published?

CVE-2018-18998 was published on 2019-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18998

CVE-2018-18998 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lcds Laquis Scada with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Lcds Laquis Scada
Published: 2019-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LCDS Laquis SCADA prior to version 4.1.0.4150 uses hard coded credentials, which may allow an attacker unauthorized access to the system with high privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18998?: LCDS Laquis SCADA prior to version 4.1.0.4150 uses hard coded credentials, which may allow an attacker unauthorized access to the system with high privileges.
How severe is CVE-2018-18998?: CVE-2018-18998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-18998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18998?: CVE-2018-18998 affects Lcds Laquis Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-18998 published?: CVE-2018-18998 was published on 2019-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lcds:laquis_scada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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