How severe is CVE-2018-6298?

CVE-2018-6298 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-2018-6298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6298?

CVE-2018-6298 primarily affects Hanwha-security Snh-v6410pn Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6298?

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-2018-6298 published?

CVE-2018-6298 was published on 2018-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6298

CVE-2018-6298 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hanwha-security Snh-v6410pn 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Hanwha-security Snh-v6410pn Firmware
Published: 2018-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Remote code execution in Hanwha Techwin Smartcams

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6298?: Remote code execution in Hanwha Techwin Smartcams
How severe is CVE-2018-6298?: CVE-2018-6298 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-2018-6298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6298?: CVE-2018-6298 primarily affects Hanwha-security Snh-v6410pn Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6298?: 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-2018-6298 published?: CVE-2018-6298 was published on 2018-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://securelist.com/somebodys-watching-when-cameras-are-more-than-just-smart/84309/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hanwha-security:snh-v6410pn_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hanwha-security:snh-v6410pnw_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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