CVE-2018-5797
CVE-2018-5797 is a high-severity vulnerability in Extremenetworks 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-798.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 3.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Extremenetworks Extremewireless Wing
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- Last modified:
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 an Smint_encrypt Hardcoded AES Key that can be used for packet decryption (obtaining cleartext credentials) by an attacker who has access to a wired port.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-5797?
- 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 an Smint_encrypt Hardcoded AES Key that can be used for packet decryption (obtaining cleartext credentials) by an attacker who has access to a wired port.
- How severe is CVE-2018-5797?
- CVE-2018-5797 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-5797 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-5797?
- CVE-2018-5797 affects Extremenetworks Extremewireless Wing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-5797?
- 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-2018-5797 published?
- CVE-2018-5797 was published on 2018-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:extremenetworks:extremewireless_wing:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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