How severe is CVE-2018-6299?

CVE-2018-6299 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-2018-6299 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6299?

CVE-2018-6299 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-2018-6299?

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-2018-6299 published?

CVE-2018-6299 was published on 2018-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6299

CVE-2018-6299 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Hanwha-security Snh-v6410pn Firmware
Published: 2018-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authentication bypass in Hanwha Techwin Smartcams

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6299?: Authentication bypass in Hanwha Techwin Smartcams
How severe is CVE-2018-6299?: CVE-2018-6299 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-2018-6299 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6299?: CVE-2018-6299 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-2018-6299?: 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-2018-6299 published?: CVE-2018-6299 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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