How severe is CVE-2018-6300?

CVE-2018-6300 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-2018-6300 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6300?

CVE-2018-6300 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-2018-6300?

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-2018-6300 published?

CVE-2018-6300 was published on 2018-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6300

CVE-2018-6300 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hanwha-security Snh-v6410pn Firmware
Published: 2018-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Remote password change in Hanwha Techwin Smartcams

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6300?: Remote password change in Hanwha Techwin Smartcams
How severe is CVE-2018-6300?: CVE-2018-6300 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-2018-6300 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6300?: CVE-2018-6300 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-2018-6300?: 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-2018-6300 published?: CVE-2018-6300 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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