CVE-2018-16546

Name: CVE-2018-16546
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-05T20:29:00.643+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16546 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Amcrest networked devices use the same hardcoded SSL private key across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation, as demonstrated by Amcrest_IPC-HX1X3X-LEXUS_Eng_N_AMCREST_V2.420.AC01.3.R.20180206.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Amcrest networked devices use the same hardcoded SSL private key across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation, as demonstrated by Amcrest_IPC-HX1X3X-LEXUS_Eng_N_AMCREST_V2.420.AC01.3.R.20180206.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amcrest	Amcrest Ipc-Hx1x3x-Lexus Eng N Amcrest	v2.420.ac01.3.r.20180206

References

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/Sep/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/Sep/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16546?

How severe is CVE-2018-16546?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16546 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16546?

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