How severe is CVE-2018-5471?

CVE-2018-5471 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-5471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-5471?

CVE-2018-5471 primarily affects Belden Hirschmann Rs20-0900mmm2tdau. In total, 134 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5471?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-5471 published?

CVE-2018-5471 was published on 2018-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5471

CVE-2018-5471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Belden Hirschmann Rs20-0900mmm2tdau with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Belden Hirschmann Rs20-0900mmm2tdau
Published: 2018-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann RS, RSR, RSB, MACH100, MACH1000, MACH4000, MS, and OCTOPUS Classic Platform Switches. A cleartext transmission of sensitive information vulnerability in the web interface has been identified, which may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information through a successful man-in-the-middle attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5471?: A Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann RS, RSR, RSB, MACH100, MACH1000, MACH4000, MS, and OCTOPUS Classic Platform Switches. A cleartext transmission of sensitive information vulnerability in the web interface has been identified, which may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information through a successful man-in-the-middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2018-5471?: CVE-2018-5471 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-5471 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-5471?: CVE-2018-5471 primarily affects Belden Hirschmann Rs20-0900mmm2tdau. In total, 134 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5471?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-5471 published?: CVE-2018-5471 was published on 2018-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (134)

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