CVE-2018-4838

Name: CVE-2018-4838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-08T17:29:00.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4838 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability has been identified in EN100 Ethernet module IEC 61850 variant (All versions < V4.30), EN100 Ethernet module DNP3 variant (All versions < V1.04), EN100 Ethernet module PROFINET IO variant (All versions), EN100 Ethernet module Modbus TCP variant (All versions), EN100 Ethernet module IEC 104 variant (All versions < V1.22). The web interface (TCP/80) of affected devices allows an unauthenticated user to upgrade or downgrade the firmware of the device, including to older versions with known vulnerabilities.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in EN100 Ethernet module IEC 61850 variant (All versions < V4.30), EN100 Ethernet module DNP3 variant (All versions < V1.04), EN100 Ethernet module PROFINET IO variant (All versions), EN100 Ethernet module Modbus TCP variant (All versions), EN100 Ethernet module IEC 104 variant (All versions < V1.22). The web interface (TCP/80) of affected devices allows an unauthenticated user to upgrade or downgrade the firmware of the device, including to older versions with known vulnerabilities.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	En100 Ethernet Module Iec 104 Firmware	All versions
Siemens	En100 Ethernet Module Dnp3 Firmware	All versions
Siemens	En100 Ethernet Module Modbus Tcp Firmware	All versions
Siemens	En100 Ethernet Module Profinet Io Firmware	All versions
Siemens	En100 Ethernet Module Iec 61850 Firmware	< 4.30

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-845879.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103379
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-067-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-845879.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103379

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4838?

How severe is CVE-2018-4838?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4838 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4838?

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