CVE-2018-13801

Name: CVE-2018-13801
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-10T17:29:03.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-13801 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability has been identified in ROX II (All versions < V2.12.1). An attacker with network access to port 22/tcp and valid low-privileged user credentials for the target device could perform a privilege escalation and gain root privileges. EPSS estimates a 2.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in ROX II (All versions < V2.12.1). An attacker with network access to port 22/tcp and valid low-privileged user credentials for the target device could perform a privilege escalation and gain root privileges. Successful exploitation requires user privileges of a low-privileged user but no user interaction. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to compromise confidentiality, integrity and availability of the system.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.68%

83.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Rox Ii Firmware	< 2.12.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105545Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-493830.pdfVendor Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-282-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105545Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-493830.pdfVendor Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-282-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-13801?

How severe is CVE-2018-13801?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-13801 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13801?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST