How severe is CVE-2018-9232?

CVE-2018-9232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-9232 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-9232?

CVE-2018-9232 affects Twsz Be126 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9232?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-9232 published?

CVE-2018-9232 was published on 2018-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-9232

CVE-2018-9232 is a high-severity vulnerability in Twsz Be126 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Twsz Be126 Firmware
Published: 2018-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Due to the lack of firmware authentication in the upgrade process of T&W WIFI Repeater BE126 devices, an attacker can craft a malicious firmware and use it as an update.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9232?: Due to the lack of firmware authentication in the upgrade process of T&W WIFI Repeater BE126 devices, an attacker can craft a malicious firmware and use it as an update.
How severe is CVE-2018-9232?: CVE-2018-9232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-9232 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-9232?: CVE-2018-9232 affects Twsz Be126 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9232?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-9232 published?: CVE-2018-9232 was published on 2018-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.digitalwhisper.co.il/files/Zines/0x5E/DW94-3-Repeater2.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:twsz:be126_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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