CVE-2018-10611: Java remote method invocation (RMI) input port in GE MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise version 3.2.1 an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-10611?

mds pulsenet: upgrade to newer than 3.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-10611 being exploited?

CVE-2018-10611 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-2018-10611 affect?

CVE-2018-10611 affects mds pulsenet. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Java remote method invocation (RMI) input port in GE MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise version 3.2.1 and prior may be exploited to allow unauthenticated users to launch applications and support remote code execution through web servi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-10611?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-10611 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting mds pulsenet. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Java remote method invocation (RMI) input port in GE MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise version 3.2.1 and prior may be exploited to allow unauthenticated users to launch applications and support remote code execution through web services.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2018-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-04 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ge mds pulsenet UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.2.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mds-pulsenet || rpm -q mds-pulsenet || mds-pulsenet --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mds-pulsenet

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mds-pulsenet

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-10611?

mds pulsenet: upgrade to newer than 3.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-10611 being exploited?

CVE-2018-10611 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-2018-10611 affect?

CVE-2018-10611 affects mds pulsenet. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Java remote method invocation (RMI) input port in GE MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise version 3.2.1 and prior may be exploited to allow unauthenticated users to launch applications and support remote code execution through web servi

How urgent is CVE-2018-10611?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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