How severe is CVE-2018-7778?

CVE-2018-7778 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-2018-7778 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7778?

CVE-2018-7778 affects Schneider-electric Evlink Charging Station Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7778?

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-2018-7778 published?

CVE-2018-7778 was published on 2018-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7778

CVE-2018-7778 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Evlink Charging Station 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Schneider-electric Evlink Charging Station Firmware
Published: 2018-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Schneider Electric Evlink Charging Station versions prior to v3.2.0-12_v1, the Web Interface has an issue that may allow a remote attacker to gain administrative privileges without properly authenticating remote users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7778?: In Schneider Electric Evlink Charging Station versions prior to v3.2.0-12_v1, the Web Interface has an issue that may allow a remote attacker to gain administrative privileges without properly authenticating remote users.
How severe is CVE-2018-7778?: CVE-2018-7778 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-2018-7778 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7778?: CVE-2018-7778 affects Schneider-electric Evlink Charging Station Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7778?: 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-2018-7778 published?: CVE-2018-7778 was published on 2018-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-109-01/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:evlink_charging_station_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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