How severe is CVE-2018-8738?

CVE-2018-8738 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-2018-8738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8738?

CVE-2018-8738 primarily affects Airties 5444 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-2018-8738?

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

When was CVE-2018-8738 published?

CVE-2018-8738 was published on 2018-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8738

CVE-2018-8738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Airties 5444 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Airties 5444 Firmware
Published: 2018-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Airties 5444 1.0.0.18 and 5444TT 1.0.0.18 devices allow XSS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8738?: Airties 5444 1.0.0.18 and 5444TT 1.0.0.18 devices allow XSS.
How severe is CVE-2018-8738?: CVE-2018-8738 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-2018-8738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8738?: CVE-2018-8738 primarily affects Airties 5444 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-2018-8738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-8738 published?: CVE-2018-8738 was published on 2018-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:airties:5444_firmware:1.0.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:airties:5444tt_firmware:1.0.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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