CVE-2018-18852
High PUBLISHEDCerio DT-300N 1.1.6 through 1.1.12 devices allow OS command injection because of improper input validation of the web-interface PING feature's use...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Cerio DT-300N 1.1.6 through 1.1.12 devices allow OS command injection because of improper input validation of the web-interface PING feature's use of Save.cgi to execute a ping command, as exploited in the wild in October 2018.
- CVE Published
- Jun 18, 2019
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 04, 2026
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
- 63.8%
Affected Versions
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CVE References
- fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-18-149 fortiguard.com · CVE Record https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-18-149
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
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| CVE First | 2019-06-18 15:00 UTC |
| The Shadowserver | 2026-07-04 00:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-07-04 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2019-01-26 03:41:24 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2019-07-18 20:57:59 UTC · 1 stars
CERIO RCE CVE-2018-18852, authenticated (vendor defaults) web-based RCE as root user.
github · Created 2019-01-26 03:41:24 UTC · 46 stars
CERIO RCE CVE-2018-18852, authenticated (vendor defaults) web-based RCE as root user.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC 18 days ago00:00 UTC · 18 days ago
KEV confirmed by The Shadowserver
Exploitation attested by an external source
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15:00 UTC about 7 years ago15:00 UTC · about 7 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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15:00 UTC about 7 years ago15:00 UTC · about 7 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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03:41 UTC over 7 years ago03:41 UTC · over 7 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC over 7 years ago00:00 UTC · over 7 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2018-18852
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],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 8.8,
"epss_score": 0.63797,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}