How severe is CVE-2018-8836?

CVE-2018-8836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-8836 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8836?

CVE-2018-8836 primarily affects Wago 750-880 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8836?

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

When was CVE-2018-8836 published?

CVE-2018-8836 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8836

CVE-2018-8836 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wago 750-880 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-404.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-404
Affected product: Wago 750-880 Firmware
Published: 2018-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Wago 750 Series PLCs with firmware version 10 and prior include a remote attack may take advantage of an improper implementation of the 3 way handshake during a TCP connection affecting the communications with commission and service tools. Specially crafted packets may also be sent to Port 2455/TCP/IP, used in Codesys management software, which may result in a denial-of-service condition of communications with commissioning and service tools.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8836?: Wago 750 Series PLCs with firmware version 10 and prior include a remote attack may take advantage of an improper implementation of the 3 way handshake during a TCP connection affecting the communications with commission and service tools. Specially crafted packets may also be sent to Port 2455/TCP/IP, used in Codesys management software, which may result in a denial-of-service condition of communications with commissioning and service tools.
How severe is CVE-2018-8836?: CVE-2018-8836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-8836 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8836?: CVE-2018-8836 primarily affects Wago 750-880 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8836?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-8836 published?: CVE-2018-8836 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:wago:750-880_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:750-881_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:750-852_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:750-882_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:750-885_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:750-831_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:750-889_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:750-829_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Wago 750-880 Firmware

CVE-2021-30193 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): CODESYS V2 Web-Server before 1.1.9.20 has an Out-of-bounds Write.
CVE-2021-30192 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): CODESYS V2 Web-Server before 1.1.9.20 has an Improperly Implemented Security Check.
CVE-2021-30190 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): CODESYS V2 Web-Server before 1.1.9.20 has Improper Access Control.
CVE-2021-30189 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): CODESYS V2 Web-Server before 1.1.9.20 has a Stack-based Buffer Overflow.
CVE-2021-30188 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): CODESYS V2 runtime system SP before 2.4.7.55 has a Stack-based Buffer Overflow.
CVE-2019-10712 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): The Web-GUI on WAGO Series 750-88x (750-330, 750-352, 750-829, 750-831, 750-852, 750-880, 750-881, 750-882, 750-884,…

All CVEs affecting Wago 750-880 Firmware →

Other CWE-404 vulnerabilities

CVE-2023-24444 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Jenkins OpenID Plugin 2.4 and earlier does not invalidate the previous session on login.
CVE-2024-31611 — Critical (CVSS 9.1): SeaCMS 12.9 has a file deletion vulnerability via admin_template.php.
CVE-2018-8450 — High (CVSS 8.8): A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Search handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Search Remote…
CVE-2026-11317 — High (CVSS 8.7): A denial of service security issue exists in the affected product. The security issue stems from a fault occurring when…
CVE-2022-25762 — High (CVSS 8.6): If a web application sends a WebSocket message concurrently with the WebSocket connection closing when running on…
CVE-2020-26070 — High (CVSS 8.6): A vulnerability in the ingress packet processing function of Cisco IOS XR Software for Cisco ASR 9000 Series…

Browse all CWE-404 vulnerabilities →