CVE-2018-17931: If an attacker has physical access to the VGo Robot (Versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-17931?

vgo firmware: upgrade to newer than 3.0.3.52164. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-17931 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17931 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-2018-17931 affect?

CVE-2018-17931 affects vgo firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). If an attacker has physical access to the VGo Robot (Versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662. Prior versions may also be affected) they may be able to alter scripts, which may allow code execution with root privileges.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-17931?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-17931 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting vgo firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

If an attacker has physical access to the VGo Robot (Versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662. Prior versions may also be affected) they may be able to alter scripts, which may allow code execution with root privileges.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2018-10-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vecna vgo firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0.3.52164 · 3.0.3.53662

Fixed in: newer than 3.0.3.52164

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2018-17931?

vgo firmware: upgrade to newer than 3.0.3.52164. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-17931 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17931 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-2018-17931 affect?

CVE-2018-17931 affects vgo firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). If an attacker has physical access to the VGo Robot (Versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662. Prior versions may also be affected) they may be able to alter scripts, which may allow code execution with root privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2018-17931?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-8866 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE In Vecna VGo Robot versions prior to 3.0.3.52164, an attacker on an adjacent network could perform command inj
CVE-2018-8860 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE In Vecna VGo Robot versions prior to 3.0.3.52164, an attacker may be able to capture firmware updates through
CVE-2018-8858 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE If an attacker has access to the firmware from the VGo Robot (Versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662
CVE-2018-17933 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE VGo Robot (Versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662

References

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