CVE-2018-10532: An issue was discovered on EE 4GEE HH70VB-2BE8GB3 HH70_E1_02.00_19 devices

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2018-10532 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting 4gee firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered on EE 4GEE HH70VB-2BE8GB3 HH70_E1_02.00_19 devices. Hardcoded root SSH credentials were discovered to be stored within the "core_app" binary utilised by the EE router for networking services. An attacker with knowledge of the default password (oelinux123) could login to the router via SSH as the root user, which could allow for the loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This would also allow fo

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2018-10-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ee

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-10-30 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ee 4gee firmware MITIGATE

Affected: hh70_e1_02.00_19

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before hh70_e1_02.00_19

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-10532?

4gee firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-10532 being exploited?

CVE-2018-10532 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-2018-10532 affect?

CVE-2018-10532 affects 4gee firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered on EE 4GEE HH70VB-2BE8GB3 HH70_E1_02.00_19 devices. Hardcoded root SSH credentials were discovered to be stored within the "core_app" binary utilised by the EE router for networking services. An attacker with knowled

How urgent is CVE-2018-10532?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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