CVE-2018-18995

Name: CVE-2018-18995
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-03T22:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18995 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Pluto Safety PLC Gateway Ethernet devices ABB GATE-E1 and GATE-E2 all versions do not allow authentication to be configured on administrative telnet or web interfaces, which could enable various effects vectors, including conducting device resets, reading or modifying registers, and changing configuration settings such as IP addresses.. EPSS estimates a 2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pluto Safety PLC Gateway Ethernet devices ABB GATE-E1 and GATE-E2 all versions do not allow authentication to be configured on administrative telnet or web interfaces, which could enable various effects vectors, including conducting device resets, reading or modifying registers, and changing configuration settings such as IP addresses.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.65%

83.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Abb	Gate-E1 Firmware	All versions
Abb	Gate-E2 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106247Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-352-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106247Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-352-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18995?

How severe is CVE-2018-18995?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18995 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18995?

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