CVE-2018-10605: Martem TELEM GW6/GWM versions prior to 2.0.87-4018403-k4 may allow unprivileged users to modify/upload a new s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-10605?

telem-gw6 firmware: upgrade to 2.0.87-4018403-k4; telem-gwm firmware: upgrade to 2.0.87-4018403-k4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-10605 being exploited?

CVE-2018-10605 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-10605 affect?

CVE-2018-10605 affects telem-gw6 firmware, telem-gwm firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Martem TELEM GW6/GWM versions prior to 2.0.87-4018403-k4 may allow unprivileged users to modify/upload a new system configuration or take the full control over the RTU using default credentials to connect to the RTU.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-10605 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting telem-gw6 firmware, telem-gwm firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Martem TELEM GW6/GWM versions prior to 2.0.87-4018403-k4 may allow unprivileged users to modify/upload a new system configuration or take the full control over the RTU using default credentials to connect to the RTU.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276, CWE-1188
Published	2018-10-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: martem

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-10-01 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

martem telem-gw6 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.87-4018403-k4

Fixed in: 2.0.87-4018403-k4

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.

martem telem-gwm firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.87-4018403-k4

Fixed in: 2.0.87-4018403-k4

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-2018-10605?

telem-gw6 firmware: upgrade to 2.0.87-4018403-k4; telem-gwm firmware: upgrade to 2.0.87-4018403-k4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-10605 being exploited?

CVE-2018-10605 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-2018-10605 affect?

CVE-2018-10605 affects telem-gw6 firmware, telem-gwm firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Martem TELEM GW6/GWM versions prior to 2.0.87-4018403-k4 may allow unprivileged users to modify/upload a new system configuration or take the full control over the RTU using default credentials to connect to the RTU.

How urgent is CVE-2018-10605?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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CVE-2018-10603 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Martem TELEM GW6 and GWM devices with firmware 2018.04.18-linux_4-01-601cb47 and prior do not perform authenti

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