CVE-2018-16201

Name: CVE-2018-16201
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-09T23:29:04.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16201 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A 1.2.9 and earlier, Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW26A 1.2.9 and earlier uses hard-coded credentials, which may allow an attacker on the same network segment to login to the administrators settings screen and change the configuration or execute arbitrary OS commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A 1.2.9 and earlier, Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW26A 1.2.9 and earlier uses hard-coded credentials, which may allow an attacker on the same network segment to login to the administrators settings screen and change the configuration or execute arbitrary OS commands.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Toshiba	Hem-Gw16a Firmware	<= 1.2.9
Toshiba	Hem-Gw26a Firmware	<= 1.2.9

References

http://www.tlt.co.jp/tlt/information/seihin/notice/defect/20181219/20181219.htmVendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN99810718/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.tlt.co.jp/tlt/information/seihin/notice/defect/20181219/20181219.htmVendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN99810718/index.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16201?

How severe is CVE-2018-16201?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16201 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16201?

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