CVE-2018-10024: ubiQuoss Switch VP5208A creates a bcm_password file at /cgi-bin/ with the user credentials in cleartext when a

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2018-10024 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting vp5208a firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ubiQuoss Switch VP5208A creates a bcm_password file at /cgi-bin/ with the user credentials in cleartext when a failed login attempt occurs. The file can be reached via an HTTP request. The credentials can be used to access the system via SSH (or TELNET if it is enabled).

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522
Published	2018-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ubiquoss

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-04-11 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ubiquoss vp5208a firmware MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2018-10024?

vp5208a firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-10024 being exploited?

CVE-2018-10024 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-2018-10024 affect?

CVE-2018-10024 affects vp5208a firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). ubiQuoss Switch VP5208A creates a bcm_password file at /cgi-bin/ with the user credentials in cleartext when a failed login attempt occurs. The file can be reached via an HTTP request. The credentials can be used to access the system via SS

How urgent is CVE-2018-10024?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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