How severe is CVE-2018-4017?

CVE-2018-4017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-4017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-4017?

CVE-2018-4017 affects Anker-in Roav Dashcam A1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4017?

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-2018-4017 published?

CVE-2018-4017 was published on 2019-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-4017

CVE-2018-4017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Anker-in Roav Dashcam A1 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Anker-in Roav Dashcam A1 Firmware
Published: 2019-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable vulnerability exists in the Wi-Fi Access Point feature of the Roav A1 Dashcam running version RoavA1SWV1.9. A set of default credentials can potentially be used to connect to the device. An attacker can connect to the AP to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-4017?: An exploitable vulnerability exists in the Wi-Fi Access Point feature of the Roav A1 Dashcam running version RoavA1SWV1.9. A set of default credentials can potentially be used to connect to the device. An attacker can connect to the AP to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2018-4017?: CVE-2018-4017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-4017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-4017?: CVE-2018-4017 affects Anker-in Roav Dashcam A1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4017?: 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-2018-4017 published?: CVE-2018-4017 was published on 2019-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0688

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:anker-in:roav_dashcam_a1_firmware:roava1swv1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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