How severe is CVE-2018-7473?

CVE-2018-7473 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-7473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7473?

CVE-2018-7473 affects Soconnect Sowifi Hotspot Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7473?

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

When was CVE-2018-7473 published?

CVE-2018-7473 was published on 2018-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7473

CVE-2018-7473 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Soconnect Sowifi Hotspot Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Soconnect Sowifi Hotspot Firmware
Published: 2018-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in the SO Connect SO WIFI hotspot web interface, prior to version 140, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7473?: Open redirect vulnerability in the SO Connect SO WIFI hotspot web interface, prior to version 140, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL.
How severe is CVE-2018-7473?: CVE-2018-7473 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-7473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7473?: CVE-2018-7473 affects Soconnect Sowifi Hotspot Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7473?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-7473 published?: CVE-2018-7473 was published on 2018-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.redyops.com/cve-2018-7473-open-url-redirection-vulnerability/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:soconnect:sowifi_hotspot_firmware:140:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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