CVE-2018-17933: VGo Robot (Versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2018-17933 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting vgo firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VGo Robot (Versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662. Prior versions may also be affected) connected to the VGo XAMPP. User accounts may be able to execute commands that are outside the scope of their privileges and within the scope of an admin account. If an attacker has access to VGo XAMPP Client credentials, they may be able to execute admin commands on the connected robot.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285
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 MITIGATE

Affected: 3.0.3.52164 · 3.0.3.53662

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.3.52164

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-2018-17933?

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

Is CVE-2018-17933 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17933 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-2018-17933 affect?

CVE-2018-17933 affects vgo firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). VGo Robot (Versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662. Prior versions may also be affected) connected to the VGo XAMPP. User accounts may be able to execute commands that are outside the scope of their privileges and within the scope of an admin

How urgent is CVE-2018-17933?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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-2018-17931 MEDIUM 6.8 UPGRADE If an attacker has physical access to the VGo Robot (Versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662

References

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