CVE-2018-4018

Name: CVE-2018-4018
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-13T16:29:00.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4018 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable firmware update vulnerability exists in the NT9665X Chipset firmware, running on Anker Roav A1 Dashcam version RoavA1SWV1.9. The HTTP server allows for arbitrary firmware binaries to be uploaded which will be flashed upon next reboot. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable firmware update vulnerability exists in the NT9665X Chipset firmware, running on Anker Roav A1 Dashcam version RoavA1SWV1.9. The HTTP server allows for arbitrary firmware binaries to be uploaded which will be flashed upon next reboot. An attacker can send an HTTP PUT request or upgrade firmware request to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.33%

81.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Anker-In	Roav Dashcam A1 Firmware	1.9

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0689Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0689Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4018?

How severe is CVE-2018-4018?

CVE-2018-4018 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4018?

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