CVE-2018-4062

Name: CVE-2018-4062
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-06T19:29:00.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4062 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A hard-coded credentials vulnerability exists in the snmpd function of the Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. Activating snmpd outside of the WebUI can cause the activation of the hard-coded credentials, resulting in the exposure of a privileged user. EPSS estimates a 5.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A hard-coded credentials vulnerability exists in the snmpd function of the Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. Activating snmpd outside of the WebUI can cause the activation of the hard-coded credentials, resulting in the exposure of a privileged user. An attacker can activate snmpd without any configuration changes to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.32%

91.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sierrawireless	Airlink Es450 Firmware	4.9.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152647/Sierra-Wireless-AirLink-ES450-SNMPD-Hard-Coded-Credentials.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108147Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-122-03Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0747Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152647/Sierra-Wireless-AirLink-ES450-SNMPD-Hard-Coded-Credentials.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108147Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-122-03Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0747Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4062?

How severe is CVE-2018-4062?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4062 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4062?

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