How severe is CVE-2018-6020?

CVE-2018-6020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-6020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6020?

CVE-2018-6020 primarily affects Silextechnology Sd-320an Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6020?

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

When was CVE-2018-6020 published?

CVE-2018-6020 was published on 2018-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6020

CVE-2018-6020 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Silextechnology Sd-320an Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Silextechnology Sd-320an Firmware
Published: 2018-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Silex SX-500 all versions and GE MobileLink(GEH-500) version 1.54 and prior, authentication is not verified when making certain POST requests, which may allow attackers to modify system settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6020?: In Silex SX-500 all versions and GE MobileLink(GEH-500) version 1.54 and prior, authentication is not verified when making certain POST requests, which may allow attackers to modify system settings.
How severe is CVE-2018-6020?: CVE-2018-6020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-6020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6020?: CVE-2018-6020 primarily affects Silextechnology Sd-320an Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6020?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-6020 published?: CVE-2018-6020 was published on 2018-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-128-01

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:silextechnology:sd-320an_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:silextechnology:geh-sd-320an_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:silextechnology:geh-500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:silextechnology:sx-500_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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