CVE-2018-4017: An exploitable vulnerability exists in the Wi-Fi Access Point feature of the Roav A1 Dashcam running version R

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2018-4017 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting roav dashcam a1 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An exploitable vulnerability exists in the Wi-Fi Access Point feature of the Roav A1 Dashcam running version RoavA1SWV1.9. A set of default credentials can potentially be used to connect to the device. An attacker can connect to the AP to trigger this vulnerability.

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	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2019-05-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: anker-in

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-05-13 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

anker-in roav dashcam a1 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: roava1swv1.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before roava1swv1.9

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-2018-4017?

roav dashcam a1 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-4017 being exploited?

CVE-2018-4017 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-2018-4017 affect?

CVE-2018-4017 affects roav dashcam a1 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An exploitable vulnerability exists in the Wi-Fi Access Point feature of the Roav A1 Dashcam running version RoavA1SWV1.9. A set of default credentials can potentially be used to connect to the device. An attacker can connect to the AP to t

How urgent is CVE-2018-4017?

Priority 41/100. High severity

Software pages

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