CVE-2018-16705

Name: CVE-2018-16705
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-10T17:29:00.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16705 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FURUNO FELCOM 250 and 500 devices allow unauthenticated access to the xml/permission.xml file containing all of the system's usernames and passwords. This includes the Admin and Service user accounts and their unsalted MD5 hashes, as well as the SMS server password in cleartext.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FURUNO FELCOM 250 and 500 devices allow unauthenticated access to the xml/permission.xml file containing all of the system's usernames and passwords. This includes the Admin and Service user accounts and their unsalted MD5 hashes, as well as the SMS server password in cleartext.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Furuno	Felcom 250 Firmware	All versions
Furuno	Felcom 500 Firmware	All versions

References

https://cyberskr.com/blog/furuno-felcom.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/CyberSKR/c00eabd6b1d5603d724b615ab358ff31Third Party Advisory
https://cyberskr.com/blog/furuno-felcom.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/CyberSKR/c00eabd6b1d5603d724b615ab358ff31Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16705?

How severe is CVE-2018-16705?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16705 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16705?

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