CVE-2018-5553
CVE-2018-5553 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Crestron Dge-100 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Crestron Dge-100 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Crestron Console service running on DGE-100, DM-DGE-200-C, and TS-1542-C devices with default configuration and running firmware versions 1.3384.00049.001 and lower are vulnerable to command injection that can be used to gain root-level access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-5553?
- The Crestron Console service running on DGE-100, DM-DGE-200-C, and TS-1542-C devices with default configuration and running firmware versions 1.3384.00049.001 and lower are vulnerable to command injection that can be used to gain root-level access.
- How severe is CVE-2018-5553?
- CVE-2018-5553 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-5553 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-5553?
- CVE-2018-5553 primarily affects Crestron Dge-100 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-5553?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-5553 published?
- CVE-2018-5553 was published on 2018-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.rapid7.com/2018/06/12/r7-2018-15-cve-2018-5553-crestron-dge-100-console-command-injection-fixed/
- https://support.crestron.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/5471/~/the-latest-details-from-crestron-on-security-and-safety-on-the-internet#CVE%C2%AD-2018%C2%AD-5553
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:crestron:dge-100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:crestron:dm-dge-200-c_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:crestron:ts-1542-c_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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