CVE-2018-18997

Name: CVE-2018-18997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-03T22:29:00.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18997 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Pluto Safety PLC Gateway Ethernet devices in ABB GATE-E1 and GATE-E2 all versions allows an unauthenticated attacker using the administrative web interface to insert an HTML/Javascript payload into any of the device properties, which may allow an attacker to display/execute the payload in a visitor browser.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pluto Safety PLC Gateway Ethernet devices in ABB GATE-E1 and GATE-E2 all versions allows an unauthenticated attacker using the administrative web interface to insert an HTML/Javascript payload into any of the device properties, which may allow an attacker to display/execute the payload in a visitor browser.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.5th 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-2018-18997?

How severe is CVE-2018-18997?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18997 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18997?

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