How severe is CVE-2018-5788?

CVE-2018-5788 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-5788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-5788?

CVE-2018-5788 affects Extremewireless Wing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5788?

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-2018-5788 published?

CVE-2018-5788 was published on 2018-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5788

CVE-2018-5788 is a high-severity vulnerability in Extremewireless Wing 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Extremewireless Wing
Published: 2018-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x before 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x before 5.9.1.3. There is a Remote, Unauthenticated Denial of Service in the RIM (Radio Interface Module) process running on the WiNG Access Point via crafted packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5788?: An issue was discovered in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x before 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x before 5.9.1.3. There is a Remote, Unauthenticated Denial of Service in the RIM (Radio Interface Module) process running on the WiNG Access Point via crafted packets.
How severe is CVE-2018-5788?: CVE-2018-5788 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-5788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-5788?: CVE-2018-5788 affects Extremewireless Wing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5788?: 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-2018-5788 published?: CVE-2018-5788 was published on 2018-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/articles/Vulnerability_Notice/VN-2018-003

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:extremewireless:wing:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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