CVE-2018-12499

Name: CVE-2018-12499
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-02T16:29:00.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12499 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Motorola MBP853 firmware does not correctly validate server certificates. This allows for a Man in The Middle (MiTM) attack to take place between a Motorola MBP853 camera and the servers it communicates with. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Motorola MBP853 firmware does not correctly validate server certificates. This allows for a Man in The Middle (MiTM) attack to take place between a Motorola MBP853 camera and the servers it communicates with. In one such instance, it was identified that the device was downloading what appeared to be a client certificate.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Motorola	Mbp853 Firmware	All versions

References

https://blog.sean-wright.com/cve-2018-12499/Third Party Advisory
https://blog.sean-wright.com/cve-2018-12499/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12499?

How severe is CVE-2018-12499?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12499 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12499?

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Source: NVD / NIST