CVE-2018-9280
CVE-2018-9280 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eaton 9px Ups Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-522.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Eaton 9px Ups Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered on Eaton UPS 9PX 8000 SP devices. The appliance discloses the SNMP version 3 user's password. The web page displayed by the appliance contains the password in cleartext. Passwords of the read and write users could be retrieved by browsing the source code of the webpage.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9280?
- An issue was discovered on Eaton UPS 9PX 8000 SP devices. The appliance discloses the SNMP version 3 user's password. The web page displayed by the appliance contains the password in cleartext. Passwords of the read and write users could be retrieved by browsing the source code of the webpage.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9280?
- CVE-2018-9280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-9280 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-9280?
- CVE-2018-9280 affects Eaton 9px Ups Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-9280?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-9280 published?
- CVE-2018-9280 was published on 2018-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:eaton:9px_ups_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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