How severe is CVE-2018-7358?

CVE-2018-7358 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-7358 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 90% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7358?

CVE-2018-7358 primarily affects Zte Zxhn H168n 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-2018-7358?

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

When was CVE-2018-7358 published?

CVE-2018-7358 was published on 2018-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7358

CVE-2018-7358 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zte Zxhn H168n Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 90% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 90% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Zte Zxhn H168n Firmware
Published: 2018-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ZTE ZXHN H168N product with versions V2.2.0_PK1.2T5, V2.2.0_PK1.2T2, V2.2.0_PK11T7 and V2.2.0_PK11T have an improper change control vulnerability, which may allow an unauthorized user to perform unauthorized operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7358?: ZTE ZXHN H168N product with versions V2.2.0_PK1.2T5, V2.2.0_PK1.2T2, V2.2.0_PK11T7 and V2.2.0_PK11T have an improper change control vulnerability, which may allow an unauthorized user to perform unauthorized operations.
How severe is CVE-2018-7358?: CVE-2018-7358 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-7358 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 90% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7358?: CVE-2018-7358 primarily affects Zte Zxhn H168n 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-2018-7358?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-7358 published?: CVE-2018-7358 was published on 2018-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:zte:zxhn_h168n_firmware:2.2.0_pk1.2t2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zte:zxhn_h168n_firmware:2.2.0_pk1.2t5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zte:zxhn_h168n_firmware:2.2.0_pk11t:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zte:zxhn_h168n_firmware:2.2.0_pk11t7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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