How severe is CVE-2018-25358?

CVE-2018-25358 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-25358 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25358?

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-2018-25358 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2018-25358 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21880.

When was CVE-2018-25358 published?

CVE-2018-25358 was published on 2026-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25358

CVE-2018-25358 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-497.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21880
Weakness: CWE-497
Published: 2026-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR601 2.02NA contains a credential disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive configuration data by manipulating the table_name parameter in POST requests. Attackers can send requests to /my_cgi.cgi with table_name values like admin_user, wireless_settings, and wireless_security to extract administrative credentials and wireless network keys in clear text.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25358?: D-Link DIR601 2.02NA contains a credential disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive configuration data by manipulating the table_name parameter in POST requests. Attackers can send requests to /my_cgi.cgi with table_name values like admin_user, wireless_settings, and wireless_security to extract administrative credentials and wireless network keys in clear text.
How severe is CVE-2018-25358?: CVE-2018-25358 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-25358 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25358?: 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-2018-25358 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2018-25358 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21880.
When was CVE-2018-25358 published?: CVE-2018-25358 was published on 2026-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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