PatchTheCVECVE-2001-0618: Orinoco RG-1000 wireless Residential Gateway uses the last 5 digits of the 'Network Name' or SSID as the defau
CVE-2001-0618 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting orinoco rg-1000. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Orinoco RG-1000 wireless Residential Gateway uses the last 5 digits of the 'Network Name' or SSID as the default Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption key. Since the SSID occurs in the clear during communications, a remote attacker could determine the WEP key and decrypt RG-1000 traffic.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 40%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2001-08-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2001-0618?
orinoco rg-1000: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2001-0618 being exploited?
CVE-2001-0618 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2001-0618 affect?
CVE-2001-0618 affects orinoco rg-1000. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Orinoco RG-1000 wireless Residential Gateway uses the last 5 digits of the 'Network Name' or SSID as the default Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption key. Since the SSID occurs in the clear during communications, a remote attacker cou
How urgent is CVE-2001-0618?
Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference