How severe is CVE-2018-25143?

CVE-2018-25143 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-25143 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-25143?

CVE-2018-25143 primarily affects Microhardcorp Ipn4g Firmware. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25143?

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.

Does CVE-2018-25143 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2018-25143 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205326.

When was CVE-2018-25143 published?

CVE-2018-25143 was published on 2025-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25143

CVE-2018-25143 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microhardcorp Ipn4g Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-205326
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Microhardcorp Ipn4g Firmware
Published: 2025-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microhard Systems IPn4G 1.1.0 contains a service vulnerability that allows authenticated users to enable a restricted SSH shell with a default 'msshc' user. Attackers can exploit a custom 'ping' command in the NcFTP environment to escape the restricted shell and execute commands with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25143?: Microhard Systems IPn4G 1.1.0 contains a service vulnerability that allows authenticated users to enable a restricted SSH shell with a default 'msshc' user. Attackers can exploit a custom 'ping' command in the NcFTP environment to escape the restricted shell and execute commands with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2018-25143?: CVE-2018-25143 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-25143 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-25143?: CVE-2018-25143 primarily affects Microhardcorp Ipn4g Firmware. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25143?: 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.
Does CVE-2018-25143 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2018-25143 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205326.
When was CVE-2018-25143 published?: CVE-2018-25143 was published on 2025-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:ipn4g_firmware:1.1.0:build1098:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:ipn3gb_firmware:2.2.0:build2160:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:ipn4gb_firmware:1.1.6:build1184-14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:ipn4gb_firmware:1.1.0:rev2_build1090-2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:ipn4gb_firmware:1.1.0:rev2_build1086:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:bullet-3g_firmware:1.2.0:reva_build1032:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:vip4gb_firmware:1.1.6:build_1204:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:vip4gb_firmware:1.1.6:rev3_build1184-14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:vip4gb_wifi-n_firmware:1.1.6:rev2_build1196:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:bullet-3g_firmware:1.2.0:build1076:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:bullet-lte_firmware:1.2.0:build1078:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:ipn3gii_firmware:1.2.0:build1076:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:ipn4gii_firmware:1.2.0:build1078:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:bulletplus_firmware:1.3.0:build1036:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microhardcorp:dragon-lte_firmware:1.1.0:build1036:*:*:*:*:*:*

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