How severe is CVE-2018-19980?

CVE-2018-19980 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-2018-19980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19980?

CVE-2018-19980 primarily affects Anker Nebula Capsule Projector. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19980?

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-2018-19980 published?

CVE-2018-19980 was published on 2018-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19980

CVE-2018-19980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Anker Nebula Capsule Projector 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Anker Nebula Capsule Projector
Published: 2018-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Anker Nebula Capsule Pro NBUI_M1_V2.1.9 devices allow attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot of the underlying Android 7.1.2 operating system) via a crafted application that sends data to WifiService.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19980?: Anker Nebula Capsule Pro NBUI_M1_V2.1.9 devices allow attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot of the underlying Android 7.1.2 operating system) via a crafted application that sends data to WifiService.
How severe is CVE-2018-19980?: CVE-2018-19980 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-2018-19980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19980?: CVE-2018-19980 primarily affects Anker Nebula Capsule Projector. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19980?: 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-2018-19980 published?: CVE-2018-19980 was published on 2018-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/ISCAS-Vulab/PoC_Nebula-Capsule-Pro-Wifi

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:anker:nebula_capsule_projector_firmware:nbui_m1_v2.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anker:nebula_capsule_projector:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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