How severe is CVE-2018-19079?

CVE-2018-19079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-19079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19079?

CVE-2018-19079 primarily affects Opticam I5 Application 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-2018-19079?

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-2018-19079 published?

CVE-2018-19079 was published on 2018-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19079

CVE-2018-19079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opticam I5 Application Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Opticam I5 Application Firmware
Published: 2018-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on Foscam Opticam i5 devices with System Firmware 1.5.2.11 and Application Firmware 2.21.1.128. The ONVIF devicemgmt SystemReboot method allows unauthenticated reboot.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19079?: An issue was discovered on Foscam Opticam i5 devices with System Firmware 1.5.2.11 and Application Firmware 2.21.1.128. The ONVIF devicemgmt SystemReboot method allows unauthenticated reboot.
How severe is CVE-2018-19079?: CVE-2018-19079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-19079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19079?: CVE-2018-19079 primarily affects Opticam I5 Application 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-2018-19079?: 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-2018-19079 published?: CVE-2018-19079 was published on 2018-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://sintonen.fi/advisories/foscam-ip-camera-multiple-vulnerabilities.txt

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:opticam:i5_application_firmware:2.21.1.128:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opticam:i5_system_firmware:1.5.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:foscam:c2_application_firmware:2.72.1.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:foscam:c2_system_firmware:1.11.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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