PatchTheCVECVE-2018-16224: Incorrect access control for the diagnostic files of the iSmartAlarm Cube One through 2.2.4.10 allows an attac
CVE-2018-16224 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting cubeone firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Incorrect access control for the diagnostic files of the iSmartAlarm Cube One through 2.2.4.10 allows an attacker to retrieve them via a specifically crafted TCP request to port 12345 and 22306, and access sensitive information from the device.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 6.6% (top 6%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2018-11-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · 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-2018-16224?
cubeone firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.2.4.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-16224 being exploited?
CVE-2018-16224 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-2018-16224 affect?
CVE-2018-16224 affects cubeone firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Incorrect access control for the diagnostic files of the iSmartAlarm Cube One through 2.2.4.10 allows an attacker to retrieve them via a specifically crafted TCP request to port 12345 and 22306, and access sensitive information from the dev
How urgent is CVE-2018-16224?
Priority 47/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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