CVE-2018-5401

Name: CVE-2018-5401
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-08T15:29:02.87+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5401 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Auto-Maskin DCU 210E, RP-210E, and Marine Pro Observer Android App transmit sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. The devices transmit process control information via unencrypted Modbus communications. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Auto-Maskin DCU 210E, RP-210E, and Marine Pro Observer Android App transmit sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. The devices transmit process control information via unencrypted Modbus communications. Impact: An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to observe information about configurations, settings, what sensors are present and in use, and other information to aid in crafting spoofed messages. Requires access to the network. Affected releases are Auto-Maskin DCU-210E, RP-210E, and Marine Pro Observer Android App. Versions prior to 3.7 on ARMv7.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Auto-Maskin	Rp 210e Firmware	All versions
Auto-Maskin	Dcu 210e Firmware	All versions
Auto-Maskin	Marine Pro Observer	All versions

References

https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/176301Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-051-04
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/176301Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-051-04

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5401?

How severe is CVE-2018-5401?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5401 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5401?

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